A second teenager has died from his injuries following a crash in Preston.

The incident happened at 10.55pm on Tuesday on Chain Caul Way, between Leeward Road and Nile Close.

Officers arriving at the scene found that an Audi A3 Sport which had been travelling in the direction of Lea, had left the carriageway and crashed into trees.

On Wednesday police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy, who was a rear seat passenger had died in hospital after suffering serious injuries.

An 18-year-old who was the driver of the car died this morning in hospital having also suffered serious injuries.

A 17-year-old boy, who was a front seat passenger, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition in hospital.

All three young men are from Preston.

Police are still investigate the collision, and continue to appeal for witnesses and for CCTV and dashcam footage from the area.

Sgt Paul McCurrie said: “This was a collision with tragic circumstances.

“Two young people have died, and I wish to extend my sympathy to their families, loved ones and friends.

“We are investigating how the collision happened, and we continue to ask for anyone who witnessed it to contact us.

“Also, if anyone was driving in the Chain Caul Lane area around the time of the collision and has dash cam footage, or they have CCTV footage from the area, please get in touch.”

Anything with information can call 101, quoting log 1538 of 10 September 2024, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.