Three people remain in hospital after crash near Amberley which killed two teens

March 19, 2018

A head on collision along SH1 near the town of Amberley has left two 16-year-olds dead this morning. (Source: Other)

Two men involved in a crash near Amberley in Canterbury yesterday which killed two teens are now in a stable condition, and another teen taken to hospital remains there in an unknown condition.

The crash took place along State Highway 1 just north of Amberley yesterday morning, after one vehicle crossed the centre line. 

Two 16-year-olds died at the scene.

Canterbury District Health Board said it did not have permission from the family of the teenager to divulge their condition, but it's understood they were taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The two men also involved were now in a stable condition.

Police have not yet officially identified the two who died, or notified their next of kin.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash.

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