Two jailed over fatal crash after travelling up to 139mph in 30mph zone
Uways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a fatal crash while driving at extreme speeds. The pair was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide and driving up to 139mph in a 30mph zone before colliding with Sylvester Abayomi, who was on his way to work. The court highlighted the lack of compassion shown by the defendants after the incident, as they attempted to flee the scene.
- ▪Uways Hussain was sentenced to 11 years and eight months for causing death by dangerous driving.
- ▪Usmon Mahmood received a 12-year and nine-month sentence for aiding and abetting the dangerous driving.
- ▪The crash occurred at 4:30am on March 9, when the defendants were driving at speeds far exceeding the legal limit.
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- ▪ Two jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Men jailed after filming themselves driving at over 130mph before fatal crash — Sky News — Top
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Uways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood ran red lights and weaved through traffic before hitting Sylvester Abayomi. Photograph: Greater Manchester PoliceView image in fullscreenUways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood ran red lights and weaved through traffic before hitting Sylvester Abayomi. Photograph: Greater Manchester PoliceCrimeTwo jailed over fatal crash after travelling up to 139mph in 30mph zoneUways Hussain, 20, and Usmon Mahmood, 23, filmed themselves inhaling gas from balloon while speeding in ManchesterNadeem BadshahFri 29 May 2026 18.07 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 18.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA driver and passenger who inhaled nitrous oxide while travelling at speeds of up to 139mph in a 30mph zone before a fatal collision have been jailed.Uways Hussain, 20, and Usmon…
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