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Dollis Hill crash: Man dies after car hits lamp post in north west London

At least two people are thought to be dead, including the gunman: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
At least two people are thought to be dead, including the gunman: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

A man has died after a car hit a lamp post in north west London.

Police were called to Dollis Hill Lane today at 9.08am.

Two people were recovered from the car and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.21am.

The passenger was rushed to hospital and his condition has not been confirmed.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Police were called at 09:08hrs on Saturday, 7 December to reports of a car in collision with a lamp post on Dollis Hill Lane at the junction with Brook Road, NW2.

“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended. Two people were recovered from the vehicle.

“The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene at 09:21hrs."

Road closures have been put in place.

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