Girl killed in horror M65 crash with three teenagers seriously hurt in hospital
A 17-year-old girl has tragically died following a severe collision on the M65 that left another three seriously hurt. The accident occurred on the motorway's eastbound side near Burnley just after 3.30am on Wednesday (October 2).
A Seat Ibiza was reported to have been involved in the incident. Lancashire Police confirmed the young victim from Darwen sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital, reports Lancs Live.
An appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage is underway following the nearly 10-hour closure of the motorway in both directions.
Det Sgt Martin Wilcock from the Road Policing Unit said: "Very sadly a young girl has lost her life as a result of this collision and three other young people have been very badly injured and my thoughts are with the loved ones of all of those involved. "Our investigation is ongoing into the circumstances, and I would appeal to anyone who either saw what happened or who has any dashcam or mobile footage to get in touch." Witnesses and anyone with information can contact the police by calling 101, quoting log 0123 of Wednesday, October 2, or emailing the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.
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