Three teenage boys killed after car crashes into tree in Wakefield

Three teenagers were killed and one is fighting for his life after their car crashed into a tree in Wakefield last night.

Police were called to Bramley Lane, West Bretton at 8.30pm last night, after a black Seat Ibiza left the road and collided with a tree.

Two male passengers, both 19, and 18-year-old male driver were confirmed dead at the scene.

One man remains in hospital with life threatening injuries, while another was taken to hospital but remains in a stable condition.

West Yorkshire Police senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: ‘This is a tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of three lives and fourth person suffering critical injuries.  

‘Our thoughts go out to the families of those involved who we are working with to provide support.’

‘Our specialist collision investigators are establishing the circumstances surrounding this fatal collision and I would urge anyone who may have seen the car involved or who may have dashcam or other video footage that will help our enquiries to please contact us.’

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