2 Indian-origin boys killed in UK car crash

London, March 16 

Two minor Indian-origin brothers were named by the British police on Saturday as the victims of a fatal car crash in Wolverhampton involving speeding vehicles.

The brothers, 10-year-old Sanjay and 23-month-old Pawanveer Singh, were in a BMW with their mother when they were struck by an Audi S3 on Thursday evening, the West Midlands Police said. The driver of the Audi, believed to be racing with a Bentley, fled.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further investigation. “I would appeal to the Audi driver to contact us. You may not be aware of the tragic circumstances but you now need to speak to us,” said Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes.

“I would also ask the public who have any information regarding the driver or recall seeing a blue Audi S3 and a white Bentley Continental convertible travelling along the Birmingham New Road to make contact,” he said.

In a statement, the boys’ family paid tribute to the “beautiful children” and reiterated the police appeal for information leading to the on-the-run driver. “Our family are grieving over the deaths of our two beautiful children, as well as dealing with the shock of the horrific crash. We appeal to the public to come forward as witnesses to help the police find the perpetrator who fled and to bring him or her to justice,” the statement read.

Witnesses near the crash site of New Birmingham Road area of Wolverhampton reported seeing the Audi and Bentley racing each other at top speed.  Their mother, who has not been named, was taken to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. — PTI