Tragedy struck in Aldershot on the evening of Tuesday, November 8, when two teenage girls were fatally hit by a speeding black Ford Focus ST. The victims were out running when they were struck on Queens Avenue just after 7:10pm.
Witnesses described a horrifying scene, saying 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 the immediate response from emergency services, both teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene.
South East Coast Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances, two rapid response paramedics, and an air ambulance to the scene. The air ambulance landed nearby on an army sports field. Efforts to save the girls tragically failed due to the severity of their injuries.
Police officers worked through foul weather conditions 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 and is currently in police custody as inquiries continue. Authorities are urgently appealing for any witnesses to come forward with 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, please contact Hampshire Police on 101.
Originally published by UKNIP.
