Ashville College: Two 15-year-olds seriously injured after being hit by a car outside Harrogate private school

North Yorkshire Police said: “We're attending a serious collision in Harrogate. We are currently at the scene of an incident which has left two 15-year-old boys with serious injuries in Harrogate.

“At 8.46am a member of the public called 999 after a collision on Yew Tree Lane, near to Ashville College.

"The two injured boys were pedestrians and were injured when a vehicle collided with a wall at the location.

“The boys have been taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.

“The parents of both boys have been informed. Road and path closures are in place, so please plan your travel accordingly.

“This will have been a distressing incident to witness, and we urge anyone affected to seek help if needed.

“If you can help with our investigation, please contact us on 101, reference NYP-02022023-0100.”

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has landed at the scene.

Rossett School, a nearby comprehensive, confirmed that both boys are pupils. A statement read: “Earlier this morning there was a road traffic accident near to the school involving two of our students.

“We are working with the emergency services and supporting the families of those involved. We would like to thank the staff of Ashville College for their quick response and the care that they provided at the scene.

“Rossett School staff will be providing support to our students during the course of the school day if needed.”

Ashville College head Rhiannon Wilkinson said: “Two pupils from a nearby school have sadly been injured in an incident outside the College.

“Staff from the College administered first aid to the casualties and dealt with the scene until the emergency services arrived, which included an air ambulance.

“We have written to our parents informing them of the incident, which happened on Yew Tree Lane as the children were making their way to school at around 8.45am. Our thoughts are with the pupils involved and their families.”