Five teenagers seriously injured in car crash in Peak District

Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 9 hours ago

Five teenagers have been seriously injured in a car crash in the Peak District.

The collision involved a single vehicle on the A5270 Old Coalpit Lane, near Chelmorton, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Police said the incident occurred just after 2am on Saturday.

The vehicle, a blue Suzuki Swift, was carrying three teenage girls and two teenage boys.

All five were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The teenagers’ parents have been informed, police said.

Officers investigating the crash are appealing for any drivers who may have seen the Suzuki Swift in the area before the accident to get in touch.

Information can be provided to Derbyshire Police by calling 101 and citing reference 26000688247.

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