18/06/2009

Teenager Dies In Car Crash

An 18-year-old man has died and three people have been injured in a car accident in Cornwall.

The head-on crash involved a Rover Mini, a Renault Scenic and a Volkswagon Polo on the B3274 at Winnards Perch, at approximately 10.20pm last night.

The driver of the Mini, a man from the Padstow area, died from his injuries. His front seat passenger, a 16-year-old girl from the same area, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The 23-year-old female driver of the Renault, from London, was also taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. Her passenger did not sustain serious injuries but all are in hospital.

The road has been closed and investigators are currently examining the scene.

Police are appealing for any information to anyone who may have seen the accident to call 08452 777444.

(CD/BMcc)

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