A man has died and two women have been taken to hospital after a serious car crash in Twickenham.

Emergency services were called to St Margaret’s Road shortly after 12.20am today (May 28).

The driver, who was a 27-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family has been informed.

Two women, both aged 18, were taken to hospital for treatment.

Their injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening.

Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8543 5157 or to tweet @MetCC and quote reference 131/28MAY.

An investigation has now been launched following the incident. 

Detective Constable Caroline Landy, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man's family.

"We are working hard to establish exactly what happened.

"As such, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the lead up to the collision or captured it on dash cam.”

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called shortly after 12.20am on Saturday, 28 May following a report of a car being involved in a serious collision in St Margaret’s Road

“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade all attended.

“The driver, a 27-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

“Two women, both aged 18, were taken to hospital for treatment.

“Their injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8543 5157 or to tweet @MetCC with the reference 131/28MAY.”