Tragedy as teenager killed and another fighting for life after M18 horror crash

An 18-year-old boy has been killed and a 19-year-old is fighting for his life following a crash on the M18.

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the horrific crash between junctions 1 and 2 on the M18 on Saturday, September 7, at around 2.30am. It is reported that a black Audi was found to have left the carriageway and ploughed into a wooded area.

An 18-year-old boy, who has not been identified publically, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in a critical condition.

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A spokesperson for the force issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward. They said: "Police investigating the collision would now like to speak to anyone who may have seen the black Audi travelling northbound on the M18 prior to the collision.

"We are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a HGV who was travelling in the area at around the same time, and the driver of a dark coloured saloon."

Anyone with any information or dash cam footage should call 101, quoting incident number 128 of 7 September.

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