Leadgate: Teenager arrested after girl, 18, dies in crash

Abbie Devanney was pronounced dead at the scene on Brooms Lane, near Leadgate

A teenager killed in a car crash in County Durham was a "much-loved daughter", her family has said.

Abbie Devanney, 18, was a passenger in a blue Ford Fiesta which crashed on Brooms Lane near Leadgate at about 22:00 BST on Saturday.

A teenage boy and two teenage girls suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital, Durham Police said.

A 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the crash but has since been released under investigation.

Ms Devanney was pronounced dead at the scene near the Jolly Drovers pub.

Her family said she was a "much-loved daughter, sister and granddaughter" who would be "sadly missed".

They added: "We wish to thank everyone for their support and ask to be left so that we are able to grieve in peace."

The road was closed for several hours while the emergency services dealt with the incident.

Officers are asking anyone with information or who has dashcam footage to contact them.