Two teenagers taken to hospital after e-bike crash in Acomb

The boys, aged 15, were travelling on a green Calibre pedal bike, which had been adapted to be electrically-assisted, when they were involved in a crash with a white Fiat 500 car, shortly before 9.40pm on Saturday (April 4).

The crash took place in Danebury Drive, at its junction with Ostman Road.

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The teenagers, both from the York area, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, where they remain in a serious, but stable condition police say.

The driver of the car, an 18-year-old woman, was injured.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “It is believed the e-bike had travelled down Ostman Road to the junction of Danebury Drive, where it was in collision with the Fiat, which had travelled from Woodlea Avenue on to Danebury Drive.

“Any witnesses to the collision, or anyone who has CCTV, dashcam footage, or relevant information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

“Please email nicholas.simposon@northyorkshire.police.uk and jack.dodsworth@northyorkshire.police.uk.

“Please quote reference number 12260060016 when passing information.”