A teenage driver and another 17-year-old passenger have been left with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Saltburn Lane.

At around 4:45pm on Saturday (Jun 6), police responded to reports of a serious crash in Saltburn.

The incident occurred on Saltburn lane and involved a black Ford Fiesta and a silver Toyota Corolla, travelling in opposite directions.

The 17-year-old driver of a black Ford Fiesta, which was heading from Saltburn bank towards the A174, and another 17-year-old boy travelling in the back of the car, have been left with life threatening injuries.

A 15-year-old boy in the back of the car was also taken to hospital with a broken leg, several cuts and suffering from shock.

The fourth passenger, an 18-year-old man who was a front seat passenger in the car, was checked over at hospital for cuts and shock.

The driver and passenger of the silver Toyota Corolla suffered minor injuries and shock.

The 54-year-old man and the 18-year-old woman were taken to hospital for checks.

The road was closed several hours while those involved were transported by ambulance to hospital and officers carried out an investigation of the scene.

Police have launched an appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Any witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the collision are asked to call 101 quoting reference SE26108872.”