A 13-year-old boy has tragically died following a serious three-vehicle collision on the A25 in Bletchingley, near Redhill, Surrey.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 8:10pm on Monday evening and led to a major emergency response.
The teenager, who was sitting in the front passenger seat of one of the vehicles involved, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics. His identity has not yet been publicly confirmed.
The driver of the same vehicle was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition.
The driver of a second vehicle was also taken to hospital with an arm injury, while an occupant of the third car sustained only minor injuries.
Surrey Police have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the collision. The A25 was closed for several hours overnight while collision investigators examined the scene and recovery work was carried out.
Emergency services, including multiple ambulances and police units, were called to the scene shortly after the crash was reported. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance to assist in the rescue and recovery operations.
The tragic crash comes just a day after another fatal road incident involving a young passenger. On Sunday, a 14-year-old boy died in Lancashire after the Peugeot van he was travelling in left the M6 southbound carriageway between junctions 34 and 33 and struck a tree.
The boy’s father, who was driving, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
The incidents have renewed concerns about road safety, particularly involving young passengers. The A25 is a key route in Surrey, often busy with both commuter and local traffic, and has seen a number of serious accidents over the years.
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward as they work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Local authorities and road safety campaigners continue to urge drivers to remain vigilant, particularly on rural roads where visibility and high-speed traffic can create dangerous conditions.
