12 March 2023 , 17:17
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A police investigation is underway after two teenagers died tragically in a car crash.
Two boys named locally as driver Riley Hedley, 17, and Mikey Easton, 16, were killed in the crash which occurred in Morpeth, Northumberland at around 12.40am today.
Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene on the A196 despite the best efforts of attending paramedics.
Tributes have now been left at the scene by friends as well as online. Flowers left at the scene for Riley carried a message that read: "RIP beautiful boy."
One moving tribute was left on Facebook and said Mikey was "an amazing lad with a heart of gold."
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Northumbria Police is now appealing for any witnesses and the families of each of the victims are being supported by specialist officers.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Two teenage boys have sadly lost their lives following a collision in the Morpeth area – and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
"Emergency services attended the scene but sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the 17-year-old old driver of the car and a 16-year-old passenger passed away at the scene."
The two boys were pronounced dead at the scene (Google Maps)"Both families are currently being supported by specialist officers at this tragic time.
"We're asking for anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you were travelling in the area and may have some information or dashcam footage."
The police's Motor Patrols department called the incident "tragic."
Sergeant Craig Bartle, of the force's Motor Patrols department, said: "This is an incredibly tragic incident involving two young men who had their whole lives ahead of them.
Northumbria police is appealing for witnesses (Getty Images/iStockphoto)"Our thoughts go out to both the young men’s families and close ones as they attempt to come to terms with today’s devastating news. We will support them in every way we can and ask that the family’s privacy is respected."
Anyone with information can contact Northumbria Police by using their 'Tell Us Something' page on their website or calling 101 quoting log NP-20230312-0045.
The crash occurred on the A196 ear Coopies Way in Morpeth.
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The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said they were called to the scene shortly after the crash occurred.
In a statement, they said: "We received a call at 00:43 this morning from Northumbria Police following a serious road traffic incident on Coopies Lane in Morpeth.
“We sent two emergency ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a doctor from Great North Air Ambulance Service and a duty officer to the scene.
“Sadly, two patients passed away at the scene despite the efforts of those attending. Our thoughts go out to their loved ones at this devastating time.”