A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two teenage girls were killed in a car crash.

Police and emergency services were called to Buxton Road West, Disley in Cheshire, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Officers received reports that there had been a serious crash between a Vauxhall Corsa and red Ford Fiesta.

A 16-year-old and 13-year-old girl travelling in a Vauxhall Corsa, both from Manchester, were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers from Cheshire Police at this time.

Two other passengers travelling in the Corsa, a 21-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of the Corsa, an 18-year-old man from Cheadle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken to hospital for further checks to injuries.

A driver of the Ford Fiesta, a 20-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for further checks. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has knowledge of the movements of the cars that night, or dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time of the collision to come forward.

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