Tragedy on Old Ferry Road as Two Teenagers Lose Their Lives
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died following a single-vehicle crash on a country lane in Kent. The incident occurred on Old Ferry Road, near the town of Sittingbourne, on Saturday evening, 3rd January.
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 8.30pm after the car reportedly veered off the carriageway. The South East Coast Ambulance Service alerted police to the serious collision.
Emergency Response and Hospital Treatment
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the two teenagers were pronounced dead at the location of the crash. A third occupant of the vehicle, another 16-year-old girl, was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition has not been disclosed by authorities.
The road was closed for several hours as officers from the Kent Police conducted a thorough forensic examination of the scene. Investigators are now working to establish the exact circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the road.
Community in Mourning After Fatal Crash
The deaths have sent shockwaves through the local community in Sittingbourne. Such a loss of young life is a devastating blow, and tributes are expected to be paid in the coming days.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers present on country roads, especially during the winter months when conditions can be more hazardous. Police are likely to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist their inquiries.
A formal identification of the victims and notification of their next of kin is underway. A police spokesperson stated that a detailed investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
