Dozens of floral tributes left at the scene in Northumberland where 16 and 17 year old lost their lives in early hours crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene where two teenage boys lost their lives.

A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old passed away following a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning. The collision happened on the A196 near Coopies Way in the Stobhill area of Morpeth, Northumberland.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, after being called shortly after 12.40am. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, both teenagers passed away at the scene.

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Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision and both families are being supported by specialist officers.

Tributes at the scene just off the A196 near Coopies Way (Chronicle Live)

On Sunday afternoon, dozens of bunches of flowers had been left on a tree just off the A196. One of the floral tributes, left for one of the boys, said "Fly High".

Another bunch of flowers, left for the other boy, said: "Always a smile on your face" and "Rip sweetheart gone to soon" (sic).

Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police's Motor Patrols department, said: "This is an incredibly tragic incident involving two young men who had their whole lives ahead of them.

Floral tributes have been left on a tree next to the A196 (Chronicle Live)

"Our thoughts go out to both the young men’s families and close ones as they attempt to come to terms with today’s devastating news. We will support them in every way we can and ask that the family’s privacy is respected.

"An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and we’re asking for anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you were travelling in the area and may have some information or dashcam footage that could help our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force by using the 'Tell Us Something' page on their website or calling 101 quoting log NP-20230312-0045.

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