July 7th 2024.
Police are reaching out to the public for assistance in a tragic accident that occurred in Country Durham. Two young boys, aged 17 and 13, lost their lives while riding on the same motorcycle. Authorities are asking for any witnesses or dashcam footage of the crash, which took place on Middridge Road near the Rushyford roundabout on a Friday afternoon.
One of the boys was rushed to Royal Victoria Infirmary for treatment, but unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries. This heartbreaking incident has left the community in shock. Councillor Dorothy Bowman, from the Great Aycliffe Town Council, expressed her sadness, stating that she had known the boys since they were little and had even taken care of them at her playgroup.
According to Councillor Bowman, the boys were always well-behaved and she never had any issues with them. They were like family to her. Now, at the ages of 13 and 17, their lives have been cut tragically short. The spokesperson for Durham Police also confirmed the devastating news, stating that both boys had passed away as a result of the collision.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before noon on Friday, July 5th. Despite their efforts, one of the boys was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries shortly after being taken to the hospital. It is believed that both boys were riding on the same motorcycle at the time of the crash.
The families of the victims have been notified and are receiving support from specialized officers. The Great North Air Ambulance Service was also involved in the response, with four ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, and a specialist paramedic dispatched to the scene. One of the patients was transported by road to Royal Victoria Infirmary for further treatment.
In the wake of this tragedy, authorities are urging anyone with information or footage of the crash to come forward and contact the Durham Constabulary Serious Collision Investigation Unit. They can be reached via email or by calling 101, quoting incident number 144 of July 5th. Every piece of evidence is crucial in determining what led to this heartbreaking accident and bringing closure to the families of the victims.
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