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Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in East Lothian.

The incident happened around 8.25pm yesterday (Monday) on an unclassified road at Tyninghame.

A Peugeot 206 left the road and collided with a wall, resulting in all occupants sustaining serious injuries. As a result, an 18-year-old woman and two males aged 15 and 16, subsequently passed away.

Another male, aged 16, is currently being treated within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Road Policing Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding this collision and anyone who can assist with their enquiries is asked to come forward.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Tragically, this incident has resulted in three young people losing their lives and we are currently trying to establish exactly what has happened.

“Any motorists who were on the road at the time and have information that can help with our investigation is asked to contact police immediately.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.