Girl, 16, killed and 15-year-old boy seriously injured in car crash

The crash happened on the A249 (Picture: Google Maps)

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenage girl was killed in a car crash.

The 16-year-old victim died after a car hit a crash barrier and overturned on the A249 near Sittingbourne in Kent on Saturday evening.

No other cars were involved in the crash, and a boy aged 15 was also taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalised with minor injuries, and he’s since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He’s currently in custody.

Police are investigating the crash, which happened at around 6.45pm on Saturday and involved a white Toyota Hilux.

They’re asking anyone who saw the crash or the car, and anyone with dashcam footage, to get in touch.

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