Tragic Crash in Corhampton: Two Teen Boys Die After Car Hits Tree
Two teenage boys have died in a horror crash in the early hours of Sunday morning in the quiet village of Corhampton. The fatal smash happened at 2:47am on 13 July when a grey Hyundai i20 crashed into a tree on a rural road.
Emergency Services’ Battle to Save Teen Boys
Paramedics rushed to the scene but despite their best efforts, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene. Hampshire Police confirmed the tragic loss:
“Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy died at the scene. Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.”
Police Launch Urgent Witness Appeal
Officers are investigating the cause of the crash and have appealed for any witnesses or dash cam footage. They want to piece together what led to the horrific collision.
“As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has relevant dash cam footage capturing the incident or the moments leading up to it,” Hampshire Police said.
- Call 101 quoting reference 44250311184
- Or report online via the police website
Crash Site in Quiet South Downs Village
The smash happened on narrow country lanes in Corhampton, a peaceful village inside the South Downs National Park. A police cordon stayed in place all Sunday while collision investigators combed the scene for clues.
