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02
Feb 2023
Two Rossett pupils seriously hurt in collision remain in hospital tonight
Two 15-year-old Rossett School boys remain in hospital tonight after being seriously injured in a collision that involved three vehicles.
The incident happened around 8.45am when one of the vehicles, a pick-up truck, collided with a wall and went into the grounds of Ashville College on Yew Tree Lane.
The boys were walking to school when the accident happened.
Tonight police gave details of the three vehicles involved: a black Ford Ranger, a blue Ford Fiesta and a white Vauxhall Astra. All the drivers remained at the scene and provided information to police.
No arrests have been made and the boys, who were taken to hospital by ambulance, remain there this evening and continue to be treated. Their families have been notified.
Road closures are still in place but are due to be lifted later this evening.
A nearby resident told the Stray Ferret she heard screaming and "a lot of commotion". She said:
The witness, who asked not to be named, said there were ambulances on the scene very quickly, followed by other emergency services, and she had "never seen so many emergency vehicles".
Although she did not witness the collision, the witness said she saw the scene moments later as others rushed to help.
She added:
Tonight, police appealed for all witnesses to come forward:
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