Two young people have died after a crash on the A14 south of Market Harborough on Saturday night.
The accident happened at around 11pm on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 2 and 1, involving a light coloured Mercedes, a green Ford Ka, and Peugeot 208.
The 26-year-old man who was driving the Ka and his 21-year-old female passenger both died as a result of the collision. No one else was injured.
William Wilson, aged 33, from Westrum Lane, Brigg, Humberside, was arrested and charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of driving after consuming excess alcohol.
He is due to appear at Northampton Magistrates' Court this morning.
The Northamptonshire police collision investigation unit is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
They would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed a light coloured Mercedes saloon car being driven, prior to the incident, on the A43 near Corby or Kettering, or travelling in either direction on the A14 between junctions 1 and 7.
Witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident are asked to call the Drivewatch hotline on 0800 174615.
