Driver (18) fighting for life after East Dene smash

A TEENAGE driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after apparently hitting a lamp-post.

Police were called to Doncaster Road at East Dene shortly after 5.15am today (Monday).

A spokeswoman said: “It is believed a blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with a lamppost.

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“The driver, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Northern General Hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

“Officers are still on scene while they conduct their enquiries.”

Doncaster Road is closed in both directions between Foljambe Road and Oak Meadows, including the junction of Far Lane. Access is limited to Eastwood View.

Anyone with information or who witnessed what happened is asked to call 101 quoting incident 100 of March 29.

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