Teenage boy, 14, dies in Leighton Buzzard motorcycle crash

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The emergency services were called to Leighton Road in Leighton Buzzard at about 01:40 BST

A 14-year-old boy has died and a 15-year-old boy remains in hospital after they were involved in a motorcycle crash.

The emergency services were called to Leighton Road in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, at about 01:40 BST.

Bedfordshire Police said the two boys were taken to hospital, where the younger one later died. His family has been informed.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage.

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Sgt Ben Heath said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the loved ones of both victims."

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