Two teenagers killed in collision near Chichester

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle collision shortly after 1am on Thursday

Kennel Hill near Chichester
Author: Jo SymesPublished 3rd Mar 2022
Last updated 3rd Mar 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Chichester in which two teenagers have died.

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle collision at Kennel Hill near Chichester, shortly after 1am on Thursday (March 3).

An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were confirmed dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed.

The driver and a passenger in the vehicle – both 17-year-old girls – have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.

The road remains closed at this time and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Anybody who witnessed the collision or has any information which could help with the investigation is asked to contact collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Widecombe.

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