Young Couple Pronounced Dead at Scene
A man and woman, both in their twenties, have lost their lives in what police are describing as a tragic collision on the M1 motorway in Yorkshire. The fatal incident occurred late on Wednesday evening when their dark-coloured BMW saloon veered off the carriageway and collided with a tree.
Emergency Services Response
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they received emergency calls at approximately 11:30pm on Wednesday night reporting a serious collision on the M1 Southbound between junctions 37 and 36. Multiple emergency services rushed to the scene, but despite their efforts, both occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the location.
The driver, identified as a man in his 20s, and his female passenger, also in her 20s, could not be saved. Police have not yet released the identities of the victims, but confirmed that their families are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
Police Investigation and Witness Appeal
South Yorkshire Police have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the devastating crash. A police spokesperson stated: "We're appealing for witnesses, footage and information to help us understand the circumstances that led to the collision."
Authorities are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the dark grey BMW saloon in the moments before the collision or who might have dashcam footage of the incident. The investigation will focus on understanding why the vehicle left the carriageway and struck the tree.
Police expressed their condolences to the families affected, stating: "Their families are being supported by family liaison officers and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time." The southbound section of the M1 between junctions 37 and 36 was closed for several hours overnight while emergency services worked at the scene and initial investigations were conducted.
