Four men in 20s killed in 2am car crash after smashing into lamppost - with fifth passenger rushed to hospital and 11 roads forced shut in huge emergency response

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 08:41 EDT, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 09:05 EDT, 24 July 2026 Four men in their 20s have died after a car crashed into a lamppost in the early hours of Friday. The tragic incident happened at just before 2am when the black Seat Cupra came off the road and collided with a lamppost in the Huyton area of Merseyside.Emergency services rushed to the scene where four men, aged between 23 and 26, were sadly pronounced dead.A fifth 27-year-old man who was a passenger inside the car has been taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.Merseyside Police have shut part of Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road while they carry out an investigation. Across the area, a total of 11 roads have closed following the huge emergency response.The police have warned that closures are likely to remain in place over the coming weekend. The next of kin of those who have died have been notified and are being helped by specialist officers.Superintendent Paul Holden said: 'First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the four men who sadly lost their lives. Their families have been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers.' A large police presence remains in place at the site of the crash. The tragic incident happened at just before 2am when the black Seat Cupra came off the road and collided with lamppost in the Huyton area of Merseyside The cordoned off scene following the crash. Merseyside Police have shut part of Liverpool Road while they carry out an investigation. The force has warned that closures are likely to remain in place over the coming weekendHe continued: 'This is a truly devastating moment for their families and loved ones, and it is now our priority to get answers for them on how the collision occurred.'We know this happened very early this morning, but if anyone saw what happened or were driving through the area just before the incident occurred then please get in touch. 'Similarly, if you live in the area and have doorbell footage of the black Seat Cupra or the incident itself, please contact us. You may have information or footage that would be useful to our investigation.'This is a breaking news story. More to follow.