Two teenagers from Gloucestershire school killed in crash
The accident happened near Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire on Friday afternoon
Two teenagers from a Gloucestershire school have been killed in a crash in Warwickshire.
It happened when a Ford Fiesta and a Fiat 500 crashed on the B4035 Campden Road, in Shipston-on-Stour on Friday afternoon.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl from the Fiesta were both airlifted to hospital but have since died, Warwickshire Police said, adding that their next of kin have been informed.
A 16-year-old boy in the same car was also taken to hospital by air ambulance and remains in a life-threatening condition.
A fourth occupant of the Fiesta, a 17-year-old boy, is in a stable condition following surgery.
It has since been confirmed by Chipping Campden school that all four were Year 12 pupils there.
In a letter circulating online, the principal, John Sanderson said, "On their journey home from school, four of our students in Year 12 were involved in a serious road traffic accident.
"Earlier today I was given the devestating news by the Police leading the investigation that two of the critically ill students had tragically lost their lives, whilst one other remained in a critical and life-threatening condition, and the other in a serious but stable condition.
"Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the family and friends of those involved."
There will now be a book of condolence for staff and pupils to write in, and the school is speaking with the local authority to make sure students have access to councillor help.
Inspector Michael Huntley from Warwickshire Police's serious collision investigation unit said: "This is a tragic incident involving several young people, and our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, to those who have been injured, and to the local community who may have been affected by this incident.
"Specially trained family liaison officers are currently supporting the families involved, and we would ask that the privacy of those involved is respected at this difficult time.
"Specialist officers are carrying out a detailed investigation to piece together the circumstances of the collision, and we are working with our partner agencies and the local authority.
"We would ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to please get in touch, especially if you were travelling in the area and may have any information or dashcam footage."