Second teenager dies following car crash

Flowers have been laid at the scene in Offoxey Road in Tong

A second teenager has died following a car crash in Shropshire.

A 17-year-old boy died in hospital following the crash which happened in Tong, near Shifnal, on Friday night, West Mercia Police said.

An 18-year-old man died at the scene after the Audi A1 crashed on Offoxey Road.

Another 17-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries remains in a critical condition in hospital, said police, who are appealing for witnesses.

A third 17-year-old male, who was also an occupant in the car, sustained life-changing injuries and is in a stable condition.

Emergency services were called to the scene after the crash shortly before 23:15 GMT.

"Officers investigating the collision are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information about the incident to get in touch," a force spokesperson said.

The families of those involved in the collision have asked that their privacy is respected, they added.

Anyone who saw the crash or who may have dashcam footage was asked to contact police, quoting incident number 554.