Update: Branton Crash
The two men who died in the car crash in Branton earlier this week have now been formally identified.
The two men who died in the car crash in Branton earlier this week have now been formally identified.
Their families have, however, asked us not to publish their loved ones' names.
The pair were in a car (thouht to be a Renault Megane) that crashed into a house on Poppyfields Way at about 12:50 on Tuesday afternoon (25th August 2015), before bursting into flames.
Another man who was in the car is still in hospital.
Temporary Inspector Steve Askham from the Roads Policing Unit said:
“There has been a lot of speculation around the circumstances of this collision and I would like to address some inaccuracies, in order to ensure that the integrity of our ongoing investigation is not compromised.
“All evidence collected by the inquiry indicates that the fire was caused purely by the circumstances of the collision.
“In addition, we are aware that there continues to be speculation over who was sitting where in the car. We are currently unable to establish this information so it forms part of our ongoing investigation.
“We are actively pursuing the suggestion that another vehicle may have been involved and I continue to appeal for any information about vehicles that were in the area at the time of the collision.”
Four people were arrested but have been bailed.
Two men, aged 21 and 18, and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Anyone with information that could help with the investigation should call 101 quoting incident number 451 of 25 August 2015.