A41 traffic news: A41 to M25 CLOSED as drivers face hours of queues after fatal crash
THE A41 between Aylesbury and the M25 has been partially closed after a fatal crash.
Major tailbacks have been reported
Two people were killed during a "serious" crash involving silver Nissan Micra and silver Peugeot van on the north-bound carriageway (towards Aylesbury) at around 11.25pm on Sunday night.
Tailbacks have been reported after the major road was shut between Tring and Berkhamsted/Chesham in both directions.
Two people in the car died at the scene and two others were left with minor injuries and were rushed to hospital.
Two people were killed during the crash
I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or may have seen the vehicles prior to it
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
PC Andy Ralph from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit, said: "Specialist officers are currently the supporting the families of those who have passed away and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
"I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or may have seen the vehicles prior to it, to please contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 773 of May 7.
"A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time."
Rush hour drivers are experiencing traffic chaos
Drivers are facing hours of traffic after the partial closure of the M25
Very slow traffic has been reported going through Berkhamsted as drivers seek alternative routes.
The closure is expected to remain in place until lunchtime.