West Ham chairman David Gold and former player Rio Ferdinand are among those to report that the three killed were Hammers fans en-route to their FA Cup tie at West Brom
Three men killed after a coach crashed into a broken-down car on the M1 were West Ham fans travelling to the club's FA Cup match with West Brom, it has been reported.
The victims were in a stationary car on the motorway's hard shoulder when it was hit by a coach at 6.45am yesterday.
Three men died and another was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the crash between junctions 12 and 13, near Flitwick, Bedfordshire.
The coach driver who was involved in the crash was arrested and is now being quizzed by detectives.
Today, West Ham supporter groups have reported that the three men killed were fans on their way to the West Brom match.
David Gold, chairman of the club, and former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand are among those to repeat the claim.
However, Bedfordshire Police said it could not confirm the reports.
The force continues to investigate the crash.
There have also been suggestions that Spurs fans will applaud in the third minute when the teams play each other nex Sunday.
One fan appeared to confirm the reports, writing on a Tottenham supporters' Facebook page: "I lost a dear friend today in that car crash on the m1 this morning. Coach driver hit them on hard shoulder."
He later added: "Wasn't even a massive irons fan. Probs his first game in years and years"
The double-decker coach was heading north along the motorway when it smashed into the hatchback car which had stopped on the hard shoulder.
The northbound carriageway was closed for a full collision investigation and diversions were established.
Former England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: "Thoughts are with the families of the 3 West Ham fans who lost their lives travelling to WBA yesterday."
Another former Hammer Matthew Etherington added: "Horrendous news that 3 West Ham fans died on the way to the game yesterday. Supporting the team they love, watching the game they love."
Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101.
-Culled from mirror.co.uk
The victims were in a stationary car on the motorway's hard shoulder when it was hit by a coach at 6.45am yesterday.
Three men died and another was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the crash between junctions 12 and 13, near Flitwick, Bedfordshire.
The coach driver who was involved in the crash was arrested and is now being quizzed by detectives.
Today, West Ham supporter groups have reported that the three men killed were fans on their way to the West Brom match.
David Gold, chairman of the club, and former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand are among those to repeat the claim.
However, Bedfordshire Police said it could not confirm the reports.
The force continues to investigate the crash.
There have also been suggestions that Spurs fans will applaud in the third minute when the teams play each other nex Sunday.
One fan appeared to confirm the reports, writing on a Tottenham supporters' Facebook page: "I lost a dear friend today in that car crash on the m1 this morning. Coach driver hit them on hard shoulder."
He later added: "Wasn't even a massive irons fan. Probs his first game in years and years"
The double-decker coach was heading north along the motorway when it smashed into the hatchback car which had stopped on the hard shoulder.
The northbound carriageway was closed for a full collision investigation and diversions were established.
Former England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: "Thoughts are with the families of the 3 West Ham fans who lost their lives travelling to WBA yesterday."
Another former Hammer Matthew Etherington added: "Horrendous news that 3 West Ham fans died on the way to the game yesterday. Supporting the team they love, watching the game they love."
Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101.
-Culled from mirror.co.uk
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