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19-year-old dies after car crashes into people waiting at bus stop in Newcastle
A man has died after a car collided with several people waiting at a bus stop in Newcastle.
Emergency services attended the scene following reports of a car crash on West Denton Way, in the West Denton area of the city, just after 4pm on Sunday.
A 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
Two women who were also stood at the bus stop and were injured in the collision were taken to hospital for treatment.
One sustained serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening and remains in hospital. The other woman suffered non-serious injuries.
Northumbria Police officers are investigating the crash involving a grey BMW and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Three men – one aged 24, and two aged 21 – have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are in police custody.
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Sergeant Craig Bartle said: “A full and thorough investigation is under way by officers to ascertain exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.
“We are keen to hear from any witnesses who were in the area at the time, particularly those who may have dash cam footage from their vehicles which could help with our enquiries.
“Please get in touch if you have any information, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, regarding the collision.”
A section of West Denton Way which was closed immediately after the collision has since reopened to traffic.