South Yorkshire Police seeks witnesses as 18-year-old is left fighting for life after crash

The 18-year-old was seriously injured when the blue Vauxhall Corsa he was driving crashed into a wall on Doncaster Road, East Dene, Rotherham.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 5.17am.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have information that can help them with their enquiries.”

Call the force on 101 to pass on information.

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