
Limousine passenger killed in crossroads crash near Pytchley
Both men remain in police custody and the force did not disclose the grounds on which they were being questioned.
Another adult and three children who were travelling in the Mercedes limousine and an adult and child passenger in the Citroen were taken to hospital with minor injuries.Officers have appealed for anyone with information about the collision to contact them on 101.
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