Three killed in lorry collision

THREE MEN have died after their car crashed into a parked lorry.

The accident involving the black Mercedes car happened on the London-bound carriageway of the A2 near Dunkirk, Kent, at 4.29am on Thursday.

A Kent Police spokesman said: “Three men from London, who were travelling in the car, died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed.

“A man suffered serious injuries and was taken to a London hospital.

“Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or if people have dashcam footage.”