Two teens killed and one critically injured after Tesla crashes into a tree

Sussex Police attended the tragic scene where the two teenagers lost their lives (Picture: UKNIP)

Two young men have died after a car collided with a tree in a quiet, east Sussex village.

A white Tesla ploughed into the tree at around 10pm on Saturday night in Hurst Green.

Two men in their late teens were confirmed dead at the scene, while a third man, also in his late teens, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The car driver is also in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Two teens killed and one critical after Tesla strikes tree in Sussex village Holland Road near to the junction with Popes Lane, Hurst Green Credit Google
Two teenage men have died after a white Tesla smashed into a tree in Hurst Green, east Sussex (Picture: Google)

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Officers have arrested a 30-year-old man from Oxfed on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving.

Holland Road remained closed as of Sunday afternoon amid ongoing investigations and was expected to remain cordoned off for several more hours.

Residents said the route had become something of an accident hotspot.

One wrote online: ‘That road is so dangerous.

‘Just yesterday I was telling a friend about a car which had gone through a hedge and rolled over a couple of weeks ago on Popes lane.

‘A tragedy for all concerned, a terrible thing to happen.’

A statement from Surrey Police said: ‘Officers were called to Holland Road near to the junction with Popes Lane shortly before 10pm last night (Saturday, 20 December) following reports of a serious collision involving a white Tesla and a tree.

‘We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to get in touch.

‘We are also seeking CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident.’

Surrey Fire and Rescue said last night: ‘We were called at 21:51 to a road traffic collision on Holland Road, Hurst Green. Three fire engines are in attendance, alongside colleagues from the ambulance service and police. Please avoid the area.’

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