An investigation has been launched after two people died in a collision in Marton, near Congleton.

At around 3am on Sunday 27 September an officer came across a car that had collided with a tree on Congleton Road.

Sadly, the two occupants of the grey Mini Cooper were pronounced dead at the scene.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but they are believed to be a 22-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman both from the Congleton area.

Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

An investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision has been launched.

Anyone with any information or dashcam footage that may aid the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 814688, or give the details via Cheshire Police's website.