A man has been arrested after two people died and six were injured in a crash.

The incident happened at about 1:15pm on Thursday, 20 February on the A127 at the junction with Squirrels Heath Road in Romford.

A black Volkswagen Golf was reported to have been in the crash with pedestrians and seven other vehicles.

The driver of the Volkswagen Golf, a man in his late 30’s from Brentwood, was taken to an east London hospital.

He currently remains in hospital, his injuries are not life-threatening.

He has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene

One pedestrian, a 48-year-old-man from Romford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in one of the cars, a 64-year-old-woman from Upminster, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

Formal identification awaits, but their next of kin have been informed.

Six other people were taken to hospital as a result of the incident, all have now been discharged.

The inquiry is being led by detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit. 

Detective Constable Phil Stokes of the police unit, said: “Two people have died as a result of this collision and their families will be devastated and looking for answers. 

“We need anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any information about the events leading up to it to do the right thing and contact police.

"Any information will be useful and certainly anyone who has dash cam footage could be vital to our inquiry. You can also give information to Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name.” 

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 3570/20FEB.

To give information 100% anonymously contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at