CRASH TRAGEDY Five motorcyclists killed in two horror crashes 35 minutes apart outside the same town – as 3 also rushed to hospital

FIVE motorcyclists have died in two separate horror crashes just minutes apart from each other - and near the same town.

Three bikers - all men in their 50s - died following the first collision on the A53 near Buxton, Derbyshire at around 9.45am on Sunday.

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The crash involved three Ducati motorbikes, a van and a carCredit: BPM

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The crash involved three Ducati motorbikes, a van and a car.

The driver of the van, and two people from the car, were also taken to hospital.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A second fatal crash then took place at around 10.20am on the A6, also in the Buxton area.The collision, which occurred near Tom Thorn, involved two motorbikes and a car.

Cops said two motorcyclists, both men in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

"Their families are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time," Derbyshire Police said in a statement.

Cops are asking for the public to send in dashcam footage of either incidentFollowing the first incident, officers said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage.

"If you can help with our investigation, contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 24*492531

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Three bikers - all men in their 50s - died following the first collision on the A53 near Buxton, Derbyshire at around 9.45am on SundayCredit: BPM

"Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form.

"Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page.

"X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
Phone – call us on 101.

"You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website."

Social media users have expressed their sympathies following the two separate crashes.

Diane Mitchell wrote on Facebook: "Oh how very sad 5 people have died today. My thoughts are with all the families."Charlie Staniforth said: "Terrible news, thoughts go out to all involved especially to families and all emergency services who have to deal with incidents like these, they are all human and deserve our respect."

Lisa Youd wrote: "An absolute tragedy. Condolences to all their families and friends