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A TEENAGER has died after a car she was travelling in crashed into a tree on a rural road in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The woman, 18, tragically passed away when the silver Renault Clio – which she was a passenger in – collided with a tree after veering off the road in Hartlepool at 4.18am on Thursday, Cleveland Police said.

A 26-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as well as other driving offences.

He remains in police custody at this time.

The tragic crash took place on a road known locally as Greatham Back Lane, which connects the A689 to Greatham village.

Police said the woman suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Cops are now looking to witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the silver Clio in the village to come forward.

You can contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 148268.

Alternatively, you can upload footage directly by following this link.

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ENGLAND fans held a minute’s applause following the tragic death of 26-year-old Harrison Turner.

Turner’s beloved Three Lions hosted Senegal at the City Ground, with his cousins in the crowd.

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Harrison was tragically killed after being struck while working on a motorway hard shoulder on May 30.

He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene of the crash close to the southbound slip road at junction 8 of the M1.

Harrison’s loving family organised for the minute’s applause to take place in the 26th minute in his honour.

Thomas Tuchel‘s side were leading 1-0 after Harry Kane slotted in his 73rd international goal in the seventh minute.

According to his family, the youngster was a huge England fan that went home and away.

He was also a big Chelsea supporter, regularly attending Stamford Bridge to cheer on the Blues.

A man, 58, from Luton, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

Det Sgt Ben Heath, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

“Our inquiries are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.

“Did you see what happened, or witness anything before the collision?

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their patience whilst we put road closures in place.”

Anyone who saw the crash, has information or dash cam footage has been urged to contact the police.