Two teenagers have died following a road traffic collision near Exeter, earlier this morning.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on a back road at Haldon.
Officers were called at around 1:20am on Thursday 8 August after it was reported that a single vehicle collision had taken place involving a silver Peugeot 107.
Sadly, the 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger were pronounced deceased at scene.
Two other passengers, a male and a female aged 16 and 14, are in a critical condition.
A 16-year-old passenger also sustained injuries not deemed serious. All next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
An investigation was carried out at the scene. Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst this took place.
Sergeant Phil Brown, of the Serious Collisions Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the families following this tragic incident.
“We understand the community will be concerned about this incident involving young members of our community. I wish to reassure the public that specialist officers are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision and would particularly like to speak to any witnesses who we have not yet spoken to.
“If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log 49 of 08/08/2024.”
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