![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/houghton-regis-two-dead-after-triple-stabbing/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/127621823_c06501d9-402b-457f-94fe-8d1dc1f1044d.jpg&description=Image source, South Beds News AgencyImage caption, Police remain at the scene in Houghton Regis where forensic tents have been erectedA murder investigation is under way after two men were fatally stabbed in a Bedfordshire town.Police said they were called to reports of a person being struck by a car in Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, at about 01:20 GMT.Three men were found with stab wounds. Two died at the scene, while a third was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.The identity of the men has not yet been released by police.Police said the families of the three victims were being supported by officers.A number of roads have been cordoned off and detectives said there would be a large police presence in the town while investigations are carried out.Image source, South Beds News AgencyImage caption, Much of the area is cordoned offT/Det Supt Carl Foster from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "This was a horrific incident which has resulted in two young men losing their lives and a third suffering very serious injuries."I understand how concerning this will be for residents, however, from what we know so far we believe this to be a contained incident with no wider ongoing threat to the public."There can be absolutely no excuse for such violence and we will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice."The area was fairly busy at the time and I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or anything leading up to it, to contact police."Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.ukThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.){kind=link}
A murder investigation is under way after two men were fatally stabbed in a Bedfordshire town.
Police said they were called to reports of a person being struck by a car in Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, at about 01:20 GMT.
Three men were found with stab wounds. Two died at the scene, while a third was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The identity of the men has not yet been released by police.
Police said the families of the three victims were being supported by officers.