Three men who died in a fatal collision near Brent Cross shopping centre in north London have been named.
Mohamad Zeidani, 21, Mohammed Ghazzi, 21, and Sohail Zulfiqar, 20, were killed after their car crashed through a car park fence, before plunging down a 2oft embankment on Sunday night.
Two other passengers involved in the collision, but there injuries are not life threatening condition.
Detective Sergeant Paul Jackson, leading the investigation said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Mohamad, Mohammed and Sohail as they come to terms with the loss of their loved ones.
“We are aware of commentary circulating on social media and by the media speculating on the manner of driving before the collision.
“Whilst we have a number of active lines of enquiry and are keeping an open mind, evidence gathered so far suggests that the vehicle involved was not racing or performing high speed laps or stunts as has been reported.
“These were three lives, taken far too young, and our enquiries into the full circumstances of what happened continue. Their families deserve answers and so, again, we would ask anyone who witnessed anything or has any relevant mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.”
Five people were in a Mercedes CLK convertible when it crashed into a retail car park fence at Staples Corner, before striking a footbridge at 11.26pm on Sunday.
When the alarm was raised, Met officers attended along with London Fire Brigade (LFB), London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
It is not believed that any other vehicle was involved in the incident and no arrests have been made.
A family friend said: “They were such lovely boys, we are all devastated. They were studying together. They did everything together. They studied and went to the gym together.
“They were good boys, very intelligent. How could this have happened we need to know. We need more information. The family are still waiting for answers.”
The police urged anyone with any information can call police on 101, quoting reference 7502/14april.
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