Teens in hospital after motorbike crash

Chester Road in Hartlepool is a narrow two-lane road with terraced houses and parked cars to the left side. Trees are lined behind a brown brick fence on the opposite side of the road. Image source, Google
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Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision

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Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a car.

It happened on Chester Road in Hartlepool at about 20:00 BST on Sunday, Cleveland Police said.

The motorbike's rider and passenger, a man aged 19 and a 13-year-old boy, were both taken to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The 38-year-old driver of the car, a grey Vauxhall Insignia, was arrested in connection with the crash and remained in custody, police said.

The force is appealing for witnesses.

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