Two teens dead and 14-year-old driver in hospital after electric motorbike involved in horror crash with four cars
TWO teenagers have died and a 14-year-old boy seriously injured after the electric motorbike they were riding on was involved in a horror smash.
The trio were involved in a fatal collision last night as cops launched a probe into the tragedy near Elgin, Moray.
The incident happened around 8pm and involved a Sur-ron e-bike, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white VW Golf.
Emergency services attended and two male youths, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, pillion passengers on the bike, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 14-year-old boy, the rider of the bike, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries.
His condition is described as stable.
The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries.
His condition is described as critical but stable.
No one else was injured.
Road policing officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash on the A941 Lossiemouth to Elgin road at the junction with the B9135 in Moray.
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The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out.
Sergeant Iain Nicolson said: “Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of the two teenagers who died and they need privacy at what is a very upsetting and difficult time for all.
“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who has any information to help with our enquiries.
“If you have dash-cam or anything else that could assist officers then please get in touch.”
Photos from the scene last night show numerous officers in attendance as they locked down the area.
A parked cop car sat in front of a roundabout as blue tape sealed off the area.
Three other police vehicles were also spotted as fire crews raced to the scene.
A heavy police presence remains on the road today.
A parked police car was seen parked in front of the blue tape this morning as a diversion route was put in place.
