Teenager seriously injured following Barnsley collision

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Latest news in Yorkshire: Published March 22, 2019 04:10:08 PM

A teenage boy is currently in hospital in a serious condition, with
potentially life-changing injuries, following a collision in the
Brierley area.

At around 1.45pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 20 March), the boy was
travelling along Common Road, on a white Moto Race scooter, when he is
said to have swerved to avoid another vehicle, described as a red 4×4,
travelling in the opposite direction.

The scooter then hit the kerb before colliding with a parked car,
causing minor damage to it. The collision happened close to the junction
of Norwood Drive.

The boy, 17, was taken to hospital, where he currently remains in a
serious but stable condition.

Officers want to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who saw the
other vehicle, or a similar shaped vehicle.

If you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 456 of 20 March
2019. You can also pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
555111.

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News source: bbc.co.uk