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A teenage boy has been left fighting for his life after a crash between a moped and a car.
The incident happened on School Lane in Minsteracres, near Consett shortly before 9pm on Wednesday (August 12).
For reasons yet to be established, a white moped had pulled out of a junction in front of a red Fiat Panda and collided.
Emergency services attended and the driver, a boy aged 16, and his pillion passenger, were both taken to hospital. The passenger, a 17-year-old boy, is currently in a critical condition.
The driver also remains in hospital in a serious condition, which is not believed to be life-threatening.
A section of the road was closed for a period of time but has since reopened.
Northumbria Police said the driver of the Fiat Panda remained at the scene to assist with enquiries.
A spokesperson added: “We are keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.”
Anyone with information or footage should get in touch by sending Northumbria Police via direct message on social media, using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website, or calling 101 quoting reference number: NP-20260812-1212.