A50 crash: Two men dead after car hits bridge pillar
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The eastbound carriageway was closed for about nine hours on Sunday
Two men have died in a car crash in Derby.
Police said a Bentley Bentayga left the A50 and hit a bridge pillar between Toyota Island and Chellaston at about 10:15 BST on Sunday.
The road was closed for most of the day after the crash on the eastbound carriageway, the force added.
The force said no other vehicles were involved and the families of the men had been informed and were being supported by officers.
National Highways said the road was opened in both directions by 21:00 after investigation and recovery work had been completed.
On Monday afternoon, Derbyshire Police added officers were keen to speak to the driver of a black BMW, which was travelling behind the Bentley just before the crash.
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