Two men confirmed dead after roundabout collision

Essex Police was called to reports of a two-vehicle collision shortly after 04:15 BST on Monday

Two men in their 20s have been confirmed to have died following a collision on a dual carriageway.

Essex Police was called to reports of a two-vehicle collision at the A130 Rayleigh Spur roundabout shortly after 04:15 BST on Monday.

The force said one man died at the scene and another died in hospital.

The drivers of the two cars, two men aged 23 and 24 both from Barking in east London, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and have been released on bail.

Specialist police officers have been supporting the dead men's families.

Five other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, the force said.

The arrested pair have been released on police bail until 20 November as inquiries continue.

Essex Police is appealing for any information, CCTV or dashcam footage relating to the crash, which closed parts of the A130 and A1245 between Rayleigh, Rettendon and South Benfleet on Monday.