Two teens, 16 and 17, dead & third boy, 14, in hospital after electric motorbike they were riding crashes with four cars

TWO teen e-bike passengers have died and a 14-year-old rider has been left seriously injured after a horror road smash.

The trio were involved in a fatal collision last night as cops launched a probe into the tragedy near Elgin, Moray.

Emergency crews raced to the scene last night
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Emergency crews raced to the scene last nightCredit: JASPERIMAGE
Cops have launched a probe into the tragedy
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Cops have launched a probe into the tragedyCredit: JASPERIMAGE
The fatal smash happened near Elgin
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The fatal smash happened near ElginCredit: JASPERIMAGE

The incident happened around 8pm and involved a Sur-ron e-bike, a blue Vauxhall Mokka, a red Renault Clio, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a white VW Golf.

Emergency services attended and two male youths, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, pillions on the bike, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 14-year-old male youth, the rider of the bike, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries.

His condition is described as stable.

The driver of the Mokka, a 54-year-old man, was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin with serious injuries.

His condition is described as critical but stable.

No one else was injured.

Road policing officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash on the A941 Lossiemouth to Elgin road at the junction with the B9135 in Moray.

The road was closed for crash investigation work to be carried out.

Sergeant Iain Nicolson said: “Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of the two teenagers who died and they need privacy at what is a very upsetting and difficult time for all.

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“Our investigation into the crash is ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers and who has any information to help with our enquiries.

“If you have dash-cam or anything else that could assist officers then please get in touch.”

Crews remain at the scene today and the road is still closed
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Crews remain at the scene today and the road is still closedCredit: JASPERIMAGE