Driver and two passengers were in a grey Ford Focus when it crashed in the early hours

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Three men have died after the car in which they were travelling collided with a lorry in Cardiff.

The driver and two passengers were in a grey Ford Focus when it collided with the vehicle on Southern Way at about 4am on Saturday, South Wales police said.

A spokesman said: “South Wales police can now confirm that three men who were in the Ford Focus have sadly died.”

Road closures have been put in place while detectives investigate the crash.

Officers are asking witnesses to contact them by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.