THREE people have died and four more are injured after a horror crash between a BMW and a Mercedes.

The two cars, described by Sussex Police as a white BMW 220 and a grey Mercedes C200, crashed on the A285 at Duncton, near Chichester, West Sussex at around 7.30pm yesterday.

Three people inside the BMW were pronounced dead at the scene – with a fourth person taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Three more people who were in the Mercedes were also admitted to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, another with serious injuries and a third with minor injuries.

A section of the road was closed following the crash but has since reopened, Sussex Police said.

Cops are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage have also been urged to get in touch.

"Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision at Duncton, near Chichester", cops said in a statement.

"The incident involving a white BMW 220 and a grey Mercedes C200 occurred on the A285, between Keepers Cottage and Little Farm Campsite, about 7.30pm on Saturday 10 June.

"Three people from the BMW were tragically declared dead at the scene; a fourth person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"Three occupants of the Mercedes were also taken to hospital – one with life-threatening injuries, one with serious injuries and a third with minor injuries.

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"Anyone who saw either vehicle being driven in the area around that time, or captured any relevant footage on dash cam, is asked to email [email protected] quoting serial 1542 of 10/06.

"A section of the road was closed for several hours overnight but has since reopened.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding."

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