Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside

Eleven roads have been closed while Merseyside police investigate the collision. Photograph: George Sweeney/Alamy View image in fullscreen Eleven roads have been closed while Merseyside police investigate the collision. Photograph: George Sweeney/Alamy Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside Police appeal for witnesses after collision in Huyton leaves four men dead and a fifth in hospital Four men in their 20s have died after a car crash in Merseyside in the early hours of Friday. Police were called just before 2am to reports that a black Seat Cupra had left the road and collided with a lamp-post in Huyton. The car was travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley. Emergency services attended the scene, where four men – two of whom were 23 and the others 24 and 26 – were pronounced dead. A 27-year-old man, who was also in the car, was taken to the hospital, where he remained in a stable condition, the force said. Eleven roads have been closed while officers investigate the collision and are expected to remain shut over the weekend. A temporary flight-restriction zone, affecting drones, has also been put in place above Liverpool Road. Merseyside police have appealed for witnesses and information. Supt Paul Holden said: “This is a truly devastating moment for their families and loved ones, and it is now our priority to get answers for them on how the collision occurred. “We know this happened very early this morning, but if anyone saw what happened or were driving through the area just before the incident occurred, then please get in touch. “Similarly, if you live in the area and have doorbell footage of the black Seat Cupra or the incident itself, please contact us. You may have information or footage that would be useful to our investigation.” Explore more on these topics Merseyside news Share Reuse this content