Boy, 17, dies after car crashes down embankment
The road was closed for some time while collision investigation work was carried out
- Published
A 17-year-old boy has died after the car he was driving lost control and careered down an embankment on a country lane.
Police were called to Jackson Heights Road in Belthorn, Lancashire, just after 20:30 BST on Monday after the blue Vauxhall Corsa left the road.
The teenager driver was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene, Lancashire Police said.
Four other teenagers suffered injuries not thought to be life-threatening and were taken to hospital.
The road was closed while an investigation was carried out.
Sgt Pete Fyans said: "My thoughts first and foremost are with the family at this incredibly sad time."
Witnesses or anyone with relevant dash cam footage have been urged to contact the force.
Get in touch
Tell us which stories we should cover in Lancashire
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.