Three teenagers have died after a car hit a tree near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on Friday evening.
Police said the black Seat Ibiza had been travelling on Bramley Lane in the village of West Bretton when it left the road at around 8.30pm and smashed into a tree. The 18-year-old driver and two 19-year-old passengers died, while two other men in the car were taken to hospital. One is said to be in a critical condition and the other has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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.
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