BREAKING NEWS Three men aged 19 to 23 die in crash as police arrest pair in second car for 'death by careless driving'
Emergency services were called to the scene at Cotgrave Road, Tollerton at around 11pm on Thursday, May 22.
The driver of a vehicle, a 23-year-old man and two male passengers aged 19 and 21, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men in another car, a passenger aged 20 and a 26-year-old driver who is in hospital with life-threatening injuries, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Sergeant Mark Baker of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'Three men have tragically lost their lives following this incident and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
'The victims' relatives have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.
'We will be carrying out a thorough investigation to determine what has happened. The road will remain closed while this investigation takes place.'
Emergency services were called to Cotgrave Road in Tollerton shortly after 11pm on Thursday, May 22
Fire crews were sent from West Bridgford, London Road and Highfields stations following the incident on Thursday.
A cordon remains in place as of 12pm today, starting just after Cotgrave Lane's junction with Cotgrave Road.
Anyone with information or who saw the collision and has not yet come forward can call 101 quoting incident number 25*297832.
Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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