The crash happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal, Shropshire, shortly before 11.15pm, on Friday, March 14

A second teenager has died following a collision near Shifnal, Shropshire, West Mercia Police said.

A 17-year-old male has since died in hospital following the collision, which involved a silver Audi A1 on Offoxey Road in Tong, shortly before 11.15pm, on Friday, March 14.

One of the occupants of the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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The other 17-year-old male who sustained life-threatening injuries remains hospital in a critical condition.

Police said a third occupant, a 17-year-old male, sustained life-changing injuries but is in a stable condition.

The force said the silver Audi A1 was travelling together with a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black VW Golf.

Police said these vehicles were not involved in any way in the collision, but officers were seeking to trace anyone who might have information.

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Officers investigating the collision are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information about the incident to get in touch.

Anyone with information is footage is asked to contact DC Rich Owen on 07814 773 916 or SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk

Please quote ‘incident number 554’ of March 14.

The families of those involved in the collision have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time, police added.