Boy, 15, killed in motorcycle crash

Temple Newsam Road, LeedsImage source, Google
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The crash happened on Temple Newsam Road in Leeds

At a glance

  • Teenage boy killed when motorbike hit lamp post in Leeds

  • It is believed three motorcycles were being driven towards Temple Newsam House at the time of the crash

  • The boy was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 21:00 BST on Sunday, police said

  • Published

A 15-year-old boy has died after the motorbike he was travelling on crashed into a lamp post.

Three motorbikes were being driven on Temple Newsam Road in Leeds at about 21:15 BST on Sunday when one of them left the road, police said.

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second 15-year-old boy, who officers believed was riding on the same bike, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the crash was asked to contact West Yorkshire Police.

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