Two teenagers dead and two critical following Morley collision

This is a terrible tragedy for two young boys who had their whole lives ahead of them.

Specially trained officers are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident and helping the families in what is a terrible time for them.

The two boys were from the local area and attended Brunswick High and the Morley Academy and we are also supporting those schools at this difficult time.

It is thought that a 21-year-old man picked the four boys up from their homes without the permission of their parents. We are appealing for any witnesses to how the car - a blue coloured Peugeot was being driven before the incident. We believe the car over took another vehicle at speed and then collided with the tree.

A blue coloured Peugeot was being driven along the road in the direction of Gildersome when the car came left the road and collided with a tree. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident although it is thought the car over took another vehicle at speed during the incident.

The driver also remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the movements of the vehicle that day to come forward, especially at the Tesco Express store in Churwell.