Nassau, Bahamas - The Police Traffic Department is investigating a traffic accident that has left two men dead and another man detained in hospital.

According to reports, shortly before 12:00 midnight, three males were driving south on East Street in a 1997 gold Honda Accord vehicle, when they lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. Two of the males were pronounced dead at the scene and the other male was transported to hospital where he is detained in critical condition.

Investigations are ongoing.