TWO men in their 20s have died and five others are in hospital after a horror crash.
Essex Police were called to reports of a two-vehicle smash at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout on the A130, near Wickford, shortly after 4.15am on Monday.
Paramedics tragically pronounced one man dead at the scene while the other victim died later in hospital.
The force arrested the drivers of both cars, two men aged 23 and 24.
They were detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Both men have since been released on bail until November 20.
Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage relating to the incident should contact the force quoting incident 120 of 1 September, or contact independent charity @Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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