A MAN has been arrested after the BMW he was driving crashed into a house killing two women passengers.
Police were alerted at 7.20am this morning to the incident in Forest Lane, near the Leytonstone border with Forest Gate.
The driver - believed to be in his early 20s - was taken to Royal London Hospital with a broken arm and a partially collapsed lung.
His condition is now stable.
He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The passengers - also thought to be in their early 20s - were both confirmed dead at the scene.
Post-mortems will be scheduled in due course.
Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit based at Chadwell Heath Traffic Garage are investigating.
Anyone witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the appeal line on 8597 4874
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