Two British women who died when their car plunged off a bridge in Iceland have been named as Rajshree Laturia and Khushboo Laturia.

A young child was also killed in the crash, which happened before sunrise on Thursday morning.

Sheeraj Laturia, who is married to Rajshree, is in a critical condition in hospital, alongside his brother Supreme Laturia, who was also injured in the incident. Two children are also in hospital, with serious injuries.

In 2015, Sheeraj and Rajshree were named on the Asian Power Couples Hot 100 list, where judges referenced Sheeraj’s successful track record in trading and finance. It is understood that he and his wife worked at big city banks in London.

The women's family on Friday night issued a statement describing their shock and praising the authorities.

"The fatal car crash near Skaftafell in Iceland on the morning of December 27, 2018 has come as a horrifying shock for the entire family and friends," the statement reads.

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