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Kristy Dawson

Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, die after Northumberland car crash during early hours of the morning

Two teenage boys have tragically died following a car crash in the early hours of the morning.

Police received a report, shortly after 12.40am on Sunday, of a collision in the Morpeth area of Northumberland. It occurred on the A196 near Coopies Way in Stobhill.

Officers and emergency services attended the scene but sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, passed away at the scene.

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An investigation has been launched by police to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Both families are currently being supported by specialist officers at this tragic time.

Northumbria Police is now appealing for any witnesses, especially anyone who might have dashcam footage, to come forward.

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

"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 Northumbria Police immediately by using the 'Tell Us Something' page on their website or calling 101 quoting log NP-20230312-0045.

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