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Boy dies following road traffic collision

A teenage boy who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision close to A672 Oldham Road, near Saddleworth has sadly died.

The 13-year-old boy, who was travelling in a black Vauxhall Corsa, was rushed to hospital after the vehicle left the carriageway shortly before 1am on Tuesday, February 4.  

Five other teenagers who were also travelling in the car were arrested in connection with the incident and have since been released on bail. 

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy from the West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in a 13-year-old boy losing his life. 

“Our thoughts go out to his family and specialist officers are working to support them at this time. 

“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and would ask anyone with any information who hasn’t already been in contact with us to please get in touch.   

“We particularly want to hear from anyone who may have seen the car involved in the time leading up to the collision or may have dashcam or other video footage that will help with our enquiries.” 

Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 0059 of 4th February. 

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