Two teens killed and three others fighting for their lives after New Year's Day horror crash
Two teenagers have died and three other people are fighting for their lives after a horror car crash in the early hours of New Year's Day.
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A grey VW Golf and a black Vauxhall Grandland were heading in opposite directions when they collided on Staithes Road, Preston, at around 1.20am on Wednesday.
A 16-year-old died at the scene while an 18-year-old was taken to hospital where he could not be saved, police said.
Two other passengers, a girl aged 16 and a 17-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.
The driver suffered minor injuries.
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A 62-year-old man in the Vauxhall Grandland also suffered life-threatening injuries.
The Vauxhall driver, a woman aged 34, suffered a badly injured arm and they were also taken to hospital.
Two other passengers suffered minor injuries.
Humberside Police said: "Their families have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist-trained officers at this extremely difficult time."
The force appealed for anyone witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage around that time to contact them on 101.