Cardiff lorry crash kills three men

Driver and two passengers in grey Ford Focus when it collides with heavy goods vehicle in early hours

Southern Way in Cardiff remains closed (Google Maps)

Three men have died after their car collided with a lorry in Cardiff in the early hours of the morning.

The driver and his two passengers were in a grey Ford Focus when it collided with the vehicle on Southern Way at about 4am on Saturday, South Wales Police said.

A spokesman said: "South Wales Police can now confirm that three men who were in the Ford Focus have sadly died."

Road closures were in place while detectives investigated the crash.

A main road into Cardiff - the A4232 between Newport Road and the A48 Eastern Avenue - will remain closed in both directions until midday.

Officers are calling for witnesses to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Press Association