TWO boys who were believed to be riding on the same motorbike have tragically died, following a horrific crash with a car last night.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it believed the two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, had been riding the same motorbike in Salford, Manchester, when it collided with a silver Vauxhall Viva car.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, following reports of the collision, with paramedics and police working hard to save the teenagers’ lives.
Despite being quickly taken to hospital, the two boys sadly later died.
The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stayed at the scene to assist officers, following the horrific collision.
A large emergency services presence was spotted throughout the night, with teams including GMP’s tactical aid unit (TAU) and Specialist Operations Incident Command working tirelessly to investigate.
No arrests have yet been made.
Cops are now desperately appealing for information to help their investigation.
In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said: “Our specialist collision investigators are appealing for information after two teenagers died in a collision in Salford last night.
“It is believed the male teenagers were riding on the same motorbike on Lower Broughton Road at 8.20pm when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva as they attempted to turn into Clarence Street.
“Emergency services attended but sadly a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were later pronounced dead in hospital.
“The families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues.
“The 24-year-old female driver of the car stayed at the scene to assist officers, no arrests have been made.”
‘HEART-BREAKING AND UPSETTING INCIDENT’
Detective Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, added: “This is a heart-breaking and upsetting incident where two young men have sadly lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families.
“Our investigation continues so we can give them the answers they deserve.
“We are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to come forward and get in touch with us.”
If you witnessed the horrific collision or have any dashcam or doorbell footage of it, contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3458 of 22/05/2025.
You can also reach the force by dialling 101, or by talking via the LiveChat function on GMP’s website.
If you wish to report anonymously, you can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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