Two Teenage Girls Killed After Horrific Crash with Black Ford Hot Hatch in Aldershot
Tragedy struck in Aldershot last night as two teenage girls were fatally hit by a speeding black Ford Focus ST. The victims, who were out running, were struck on Queens Avenue just after 7:10pm on Tuesday, November 8.
Girls Mowed Down in Shocking Hit-and-Run
Witnesses described a horrifying scene where the girls were “thrown around like rag dolls” after being slammed into by the car. One girl was thrown onto the windscreen, sustaining devastating injuries. Despite immediate emergency response, both teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene Amid Stormy Weather
- South East Coast Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two rapid response paramedics, and an air ambulance
- The air ambulance landed nearby on an army sports field
- Efforts to save the girls tragically failed due to multiple serious injuries
Police Investigations and Arrest
Officers battled foul weather throughout the evening, examining the crash site on Queens Avenue. The street remained closed well into the early hours of Wednesday for forensic investigations.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the collision. He is currently in police custody as inquiries continue. Police are urgently appealing for any witnesses to come forward and provide information.
“They were called to the scene just after 7.11pm,” said a spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service. “Despite our efforts, the teenagers sadly died at the scene.”
If you saw anything or have information, contact Hampshire Police on 101.
