Live: Major Fire Shuts Down Doncaster Street for Hours
An 18-year-old man has died after a car struck a tree in Doncaster in the early hours. South Yorkshire Police responded after a call at 12.05am.
Crash details
The collision happened on Chestnut Avenue in Carcroft. The vehicle, an orange Seat Leon, hit a tree just after the Langdale Road junction.
Casualties and emergency response
An 18-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are providing support to his family.
The driver, aged 25, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains under treatment at this time.
A second passenger, a 21-year-old man, received treatment for minor injuries.
Police action and ongoing work
South Yorkshire Police attended and secured the scene. Officers continue enquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
Local media provided live updates during the early hours. The Doncaster incident drew attention alongside other regional emergency coverage.
