Two men and a 16-year-old boy die following a crash and fire in Cornwall, with four local teenagers in custody.

A tragic incident unfolded in Cornwall as a 16-year-old boy and two men lost their lives when a car caught fire after crashing on the A390 near Saint Ive, Liskeard, on Tuesday night. Emergency services responded just before midnight on April 18 to reports of a car leaving the road and catching fire. The victims, aged 16, 18, and 30, were found inside the vehicle and were sadly declared dead at the scene.

Following the crash, four teenagers from Liskeard – two boys and two girls – were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They remain in police custody as investigations continue. Devon and Cornwall Police have also seized a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

Sergeant Tina Green expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims and assured the public that the investigation is ongoing. She also confirmed an increased police presence in the area and appealed to anyone with information, including dashcam footage from the scene, to come forward to assist with the inquiry.