Two teenagers killed in Rotherham crash

A third teenager is in hospital in a critical condition

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 13th Dec 2025

Two teenagers have been killed in a crash in Rotherham, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision in Todwick Road at around 2.40am this morning (Saturday 13th December 2025).

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said:

"It is understood that a silver Toyota Corolla was travelling away from Dinnington, towards Todwick when it has left the carriageway and collided with a tree.

"The driver, a 17-year-old girl and her passenger, a 17-year-old boy were pronounced dead the scene. Their families have been informed and are being supported by officers.

"A second passenger, a 18 year-old man was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition."

Sergeant John Taylor from South Yorkshire Police's Serious Collisions Unit said:

“Our thoughts remain with the families of those who have died, and the man seriously injured.

“We are working to ascertain the circumstances and are keen to speak to anyone who believes they can help.

“Footage can be shared directly with us through our portal.

“If you saw the vehicle prior to the collision, we’d like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 106 of 13 December 2025.

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