Second teenager dies following car crash near Shifnal

Second teenager dies following car crash near Shifnal

Tragedy struck in Shropshire as a second teenager has passed away following a devastating car crash. The 17-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries in the hospital after the incident that took place in Tong near Shifnal on Friday night, as confirmed by West Mercia Police. This comes after an 18-year-old man tragically lost his life at the scene of the crash involving an Audi A1 on Offoxey Road.

In addition to the fatalities, another 17-year-old boy who was in the vehicle is currently fighting for his life in critical condition at the hospital. Furthermore, a third 17-year-old male occupant of the car sustained life-altering injuries but is currently in a stable state. The emergency services swiftly responded to the scene following the crash, which occurred just before 23:15 GMT.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The families of those affected by the collision have requested privacy during this difficult time. Police are specifically asking for witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage of the crash to reach out and provide any relevant details by quoting incident number 554. The community in Shropshire is coming together to support those impacted by this heartbreaking event

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