Issued in conjunction with Thames Valley Police

19 June 2009

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision that occurred this morning near Amersham.

At around 2.22am a silver Rover 420 with five occupants was travelling along the A413, London Road, towards Amersham, when it left the road and collided with a lamp post.

A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were declared dead at the scene.

The driver, a 29-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He is currently in a critical condition.

A 21-year-old man and a 24-year-old man were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

PC James Hoskins, who is investigating the collision, said: “I would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the car prior to the collision or who witnessed the collision itself.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Hoskins at Amersham Roads Policing base via 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.