A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash on a remote Northumberland road. Emergency services were called to School Lane in Minsteracres shortly before 9pm on Wednesday, where a moped and a car had collided.
Crash details
A white moped had reportedly pulled out of a junction in front of a red Fiat Panda, and the two vehicles collided. A 16-year-old boy, who was driving the moped, and his pillion passenger, a 17-year-old boy, were taken to hospital.
The 17-year-old passenger is in a critical condition. The driver is also in hospital in a serious condition, but it is not believed to be life-threatening.
Police appeal
A section of the road was closed for some time, and the driver of the Fiat Panda remained at the scene to assist with enquiries. Officers from Northumbria Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have appealed for witnesses to come forward, especially anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.
They have urged anyone with information or footage to get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, using live chat and report forms on the website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number NP-20260812-1212.
