Eight people were killed when the minibus they were travelling in crashed with two lorries on a motorway in England.

Eight people were killed when the minibus they were travelling in crashed with two lorries on a motorway in England.

Two arrested after eight people killed in horror crash between lorries and a minibus

Four other passengers - including one child - were taken to hospital after the collision on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Newport Pagnell, between junctions 15 and 14. The accident took place about 50 miles north west of London.

The drivers of the two lorries were arrested in connection with the incident in Buckinghamshire.

A 31-year-old man from Worcestershire has been arrested on suspicion of one count of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit.

A 53-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is also in custody, on suspicion of one count of causing death by dangerous driving.

It is thought the minibus had travelled from the Nottingham area, Thames Valley Police said.

Images posted online suggested the crash took place near an exit ramp, and showed the wrecked minibus had been almost totally flattened in the collision.

The cabs of the HGVs were also smashed.

The vehicles involved in the crash were travelling in the same direction

Emergency services were called shortly before 3.15am on Saturday and the road was closed until the early afternoon to allow recovery work to take place.

Chief Inspector Henry Parsons from the joint operations unit for roads policing, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the families of those involved in this morning's collision and we are currently working to locate and inform their next of kin."

In a statement to The Independent, FedEx said: "We are aware of the tragic accident that occurred last night on the M1 motorway, junction 14 in the UK with a FedEx truck involved.

"Our deepest thoughts and concerns are with all of those involved.

"Safety is of the utmost importance to FedEx, and we are cooperating fully with authorities but have no further information at this time."

Online Editors</s>Eight people died and another four were injured when two lorries and a minibus collided on one of Britain’s main north-south motorways early on Saturday at the start of a busy bank holiday weekend.

The collision occurred in the southbound lane of the M1 motorway, near the English town of Newport Pagnell, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of London.

The minibus was believed to have travelled from the Nottingham area, police said.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They are both currently in custody.</s>EDINBURGH, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Several people died when two lorries and a minibus collided on Britain's main north-south motorway early on Saturday at the start of a busy bank holiday weekend, police said.

Four others were injured in the collision in the southbound lane of the M1 motorway, near the English town of Newport Pagnell, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of London, the force added.

The minibus was believed to have travelled from the Nottingham area, police said. (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary; Editing by Andrew Heavens)</s>A major accident in southern England on Saturday led to the deaths of six men and two women, including at least one Indian, PTI reported. The mishap took place at the M1 highway at Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, when two trucks crushed the minibus the passengers were travelling in.

The driver of the minibus, who died in the crash, has been identified as Cyriac Joseph. Joseph was originally from Kerala and had been living in the United Kingdom for the past 15 years.

It is not known whether any of the other deceased were of Indian nationality. However, BBC reported police officers as saying that some of those aboard the minibus were Indians on a UK trip. “We are extending all possible assistance to those affected by this tragedy,” the Indian High Commission in London said.

A five-year-old girl, a man and a woman were critically injured and in hospital. Another woman suffered serious injuries.

The two truck drivers, 31-year-old Ryszard Masierak and 53-year-old David Wagstaff, were arrested from the scene of the accident and charged with eight counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Masierak has also been charged with driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit.</s>LONDON: - Eight people died and four were injured early Saturday after a collision on an English motorway involving two lorries and a minibus, police said. The accident happened shortly before 3:15 am (0215 GMT) on the southbound carriageway of the M1 motorway near Newport Pagnell, northwest of London. All those killed and the four injured - one of them a child - were in the minibus, which is believed to have set off from the Nottingham area in the northeast of England. - AFP

Police arrested the drivers of both lorries. One driver, 31, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving when over the limit; the other driver, 53, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.</s>Several people have died and four people taken to hospital after a crash on the M1 near Newport Pagnell, Thames Valley Police has said

The collision, which took place on the southbound carriage, around 3.15am on Saturday, involved two lorries and a minibus.

They were travelling in the same direction, Thames Valley Police said.

It is believed the minibus had travelled from the Nottingham area.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are currently in custody.</s>Eight people killed in British motorway crash during holiday weekend

Eight people died when two lorries and a minibus collided on one of Britain’s main motorways early on Saturday at the start of a busy bank holiday weekend, police said, Reuters reported.

Four others were injured in the collision just before 3.15 a.m. (0230 GMT) in the southbound lane of the M1 motorway near the English town of Newport Pagnell, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of London, the force added.

“All of the deceased were travelling in the minibus. The four taken to hospital were also travelling in the minibus of whom one is a child,” said Thames Valley police, adding that the vehicle was believed to have travelled from the Nottingham area.

Two men, the drivers of the two lorries, were arrested and remained in custody. Both are being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, while one of them has an additional count of driving with more than the permitted alcohol level.</s>Several people died when two lorries and a minibus collided on Britain’s main north-south motorway early on Saturday at the start of a busy bank holiday weekend, police said.

Four others were injured in the collision just before 3.15 a.m. (0230 GMT) in the southbound lane of the M1 motorway, near the English town of Newport Pagnell, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of London, the force added.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are being held in custody, Thames Valley police said in a statement.

The minibus was believed to have travelled from the Nottingham area, police said.

“We would ask all motorists to please avoid the area, use alternative routes and await further updates before attempting to travel on this route,” Chief Inspector Henry Parsons said.</s>Update 5.21pmSix men and two women were killed when their minibus and two lorries crashed on a motorway, leaving three other passengers fighting for their lives.

Among the three people taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries were a five-year-old girl, a man and a woman, Thames Valley Police said.

A fourth person was admitted to hospital with less severe injuries after the collision on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Newport Pagnell, between junctions 15 and 14.

Some of those on board the minibus were visiting the UK from India.

Picture of the scene where eight people have died after a motorway crash involving two lorries and a minibus on the southbound carriageway of the M1. Pic: @ItsOllieYT

Update 12.39pm Eight people have died after a motorway crash involving two lorries and a minibus.

Earlier: Several people have died after a motorway crash involving two lorries and a minibus.

Thames Valley Police were called shortly before 3.15am on Saturday to the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Newport Pagnell, between junctions 15 and 14.

The crash involved two lorries and a minibus, which were travelling in the same direction.

It is thought the minibus had travelled from the Nottingham area.

Several people were killed and four people were taken to hospital, Thames Valley Police said.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are in custody.

The motorway is closed southbound between junctions 14 and 15, and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

Chief Inspector Henry Parsons from the joint operations unit for roads policing, said: "Emergency services are currently on the scene responding to this collision and road closures are in place.

"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us.

"Anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation should call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police inquiry centre on 101 quoting URN 214 of 26/8."</s>Eight people have died after a motorway crash involving two lorries and a minibus.

Thames Valley Police were called shortly before 3.15am on Saturday to the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Newport Pagnell, between junctions 15 and 14.

The vehicles involved in the crash were travelling in the same direction.

It is thought the minibus had travelled from the Nottingham area.

Four people were taken to hospital after the incident in Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police said.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are in custody.

The motorway is closed southbound between junctions 14 and 15 and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

Chief Inspector Henry Parsons from the joint operations unit for roads policing, said: "Emergency services are continuing to work at the scene and road closures remain in place.

"We are aware there are a number of large-scale events taking place this weekend and this closure is likely to have a significant impact on traffic disruption, so please allow extra time for your journeys.

"Our thoughts are very much with the families of those involved in this morning's collision and we are currently working to locate and inform their next of kins."

He asked for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101, quoting URN 214 of 26/8.

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Several people are dead after two trucks collide with a minibus on the M1 motorway near the town of Newport Pagnell in the English county of Buckinghamshire.