Two teens, 16, killed after car crashes into trees in Perth as two others are seriously injured
Two 16-year-old boys died when a car left the road and hit several trees in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth. The crash also seriously injured two other teenagers and is being investigated by Western Australia Police.
Police said the BMW 3 Series was travelling north on Railway Parade at about 10.20pm on Saturday. The two injured passengers, both aged 17, were taken to Royal Perth Hospital. Investigators examined the scene on Sunday and asked witnesses, or anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact them.
In short
- Two 16-year-olds died in a crash in Bullsbrook.
- Two 17-year-olds were seriously injured.
- Police are seeking witnesses and footage.
Explained simply
Bullsbrook is a suburb on the north-eastern edge of Perth, in Western Australia. Railway Parade is a local road there, and Royal Perth Hospital is a major hospital in central Perth.
In Australia, 16 and 17-year-olds are classed as minors. Western Australia Police investigate serious road crashes to establish how they happened, including by examining the scene and seeking accounts or recordings from witnesses.