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Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Collision Claims Lives of Two Teenage Boys

A tragic road traffic collision in the early hours of this morning has claimed the lives of two teenagers, prompting police to launch an urgent appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage.

Emergency services were called to Corhampton Lane at 2:47am on Sunday, 13 July, following reports that a vehicle had collided with a tree.

The vehicle involved was a grey Hyundai i20. Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, a 16 year old boy and a 17 year old boy were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have been informed and are currently receiving support from specialist officers.

Hampshire Constabulary has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash and is urging anyone who may have seen the collision—or has relevant dash cam footage of the incident or events leading up to it—to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 44250311184.