Todwick Road: Boy and girl, both 17, pronounced dead at the scene in Rotherham after collision with tree
Two teenagers were killed this morning after colliding with a tree in Rotherham, with a third boy also in a critical condition.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Todwick Road at 2.40am today (December 13) after reports of a single-car collision.
A silver Toyota Corolla was travelling away from Dinnington, towards Todwick when it left the carriageway and collided with a tree.
The driver, a 17-year-old girl and her passenger, a 17-year-old boy, were pronounced dead the scene.
Their families have been informed and are being supported by officers.
A second passenger, a 18 year-old man, was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Officers want to speak to anyone who may have information about the collision or has dashcam footage of the silver Toyota prior to the crash.
Sergeant John Taylor from the Serious Collisions Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of those who have died, and the man seriously injured.
“We are working to ascertain the circumstances and are keen to speak to anyone who believes they can help.
“Footage can be shared directly with us through our portal.
Anyone with information is asked to contact SYP on 101, quoting incident number 106 of December 13, 2025.
Todwick Road is a national speed limit single carriageway between Todwick and Dinnington.