Boy fighting for life in 'critical condition' after Audi horror smash

A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man are both in a 'critical condition' in hospital following a serious crash.

Emergency crews rushed to Chain Caul Way, Preston, last night at around 11pm following the incident. When officers arrived at the scene, they found that an Audi A3 Sport had left the carriageway and collided with trees.

The driver, aged 18, and a 16-year-old boy, who was a rear seat passenger, both suffered serious injuries. They are both in a 'critical condition' in hospital.

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A front seat passenger, a 17-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition in hospital. Police are now appealing for witnesses and footage.

Sgt Paul McCurrie of Lancashire Police's Road Policing Unit, said: "This was a serious collision and first and foremost, my thoughts are with the people who were injured and their families. As we investigate the collision, we want anyone who witnessed what happened to contact us.

"If you have CCTV footage from the area, or were driving in Chain Caul Way area around the time of the collision and have dash cam footage, again please contact police. Please contact 101 quoting log 1538 of 10 September 2024 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk."