Two people were killed and three others injured in a fatal collision along Carrington Road, St Philip, around 2:45 p.m. today.
Preliminary investigations have shown that these two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when they were involved in a collision.
The driver of one vehicle is said to have received minor injuries, while the other vehicle carrying four passengers had two casualties.
Two of them died and the other two are receiving medical attention at the QEH.
Police said investigations into the collision are continuing and the road remains cordoned off. Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
Motorists travelling to St Philip through Brereton are advised to divert along Edgecumbe Hill. Those travelling from St Philip are asked to make the diversion at Six Roads. (JRN)
