Two Britons killed and one seriously injured in car crash in Crete

Malia, Greece - July 21, 2014: Young people touring and shopping the action-packed and trendy streets of Crete, the Greek Mediterranean Island on a warm summer night
The car crash happened in Malia, Crete, in Greece (Picture: Getty)

Two Britons have been killed in a car crash in the popular Greek resort of Malia.

Local media reports said a male and a female died instantly, while another woman was seriously injured in the collision, on the northern coast of Crete, at around 6am local time on Monday.

A fourth person, an 18-year-old man, escaped serious injury.

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It is believed all four were travelling in a rented 4×4 when it collided with a stationary motorcycle, while local media speculated that the three casualties might not have been wearing seat belts.

Beach and sunshades on the Cretan seaside resort of Sisi close to Malia, Crete, Greece. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Two Britons have been killed in a car crash in Malia, Crete, Greece. (Picture: Getty)

A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are supporting the families of three British people involved in a car accident in Crete, and are in contact with local authorities.”

Malia is a popular destination for young holidaymakers, and is known for its nightlife, its sprawling beach and its easy access to Heraklion airport.

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