A MAN and a woman in their thirties have been killed in a car crash today (Thursday).

Just after 9am a silver Volkswagen Passat and a black Vauxhall Astra crashed on the A600 near to Rowney Warren in Chicksands.

The driver of the Passat, a 38-year-old man, and passenger, a 39-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The man driving the Astra was taken to Lister Hospital in Stevenage with minor injuries.

The road was closed while the vehicles were recovered and a full collision investigation is underway.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.

PC Andy Carter, of Beds Police’s Collision Investigation Unit, is keen to speak with anyone who saw the collision or anyone who saw either car prior to the collision as they were travelling on the A600.

Anyone with information can call PC Carter on 01234 842439, or you can text 07786200011, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.