Five people, including three children, have been killed after a stolen car crashed into a tree in Leeds on Saturday night.

West Yorkshire Police said the deceased were all males. The youngest was 12, two were 15 and the remaining two were men aged 24 and 28. 

The accident, involving a Renault Clio, happened on Stonegate Road in the Meanwood area of the city, the force said.

Five people killed, including three children, after stolen car collided with a tree on Stonegate Road in #Leeds last night – two 15-year-olds arrested – road remains closed @itvcalendar pic.twitter.com/VTHd5bY5M0 — Hannah Miller (@hanrmilleritv) November 26, 2017
Thoughts are with those who are effected by this Road Traffic Collision on Stonegate Road in #Leeds. If you’re driving in North East Leeds, please avoid the area as the road remains closed while investigations take place throughout today.#PleaseRT #RT #RoadClosure pic.twitter.com/yHueeRTsx0

November 26, 2017
Stonegate Road this morning in Meanwood where 5 people have been killed, including 3 children. pic.twitter.com/UbCY8F4jie
#Breaking Five people have been killed, including three children, after a stolen car crashed into a tree in the Meanwood area of Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said

November 26, 2017
Police dealing with a serious road traffic collision, Stonegate Road, Meanwood, Leeds. Road currently closed in both directions between Stainbeck Lane and Stainbeck Avenue. Please avoid until further notice.

November 25, 2017
Two 15-year-old boys are in custody but police have not said what they are being held for.

The families of the deceased have all been informed.

Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police.