Teenager fighting for life following Summertown crash in Adelaide Hills

Two 17-year-olds have been rushed to hospital following a crash in the Adelaide Hills overnight.

Two teenagers were rushed to hospital – one of whom is fighting for his life – after a car slammed into a tree in Summertown overnight.

The driver, a 17-year-old Rostrevor boy, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries while the passenger, a 17-year-old Enfield boy was taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

Emergency services went to Tregarthen Rd around 11.30pm on Thursday after reports of a red Volkswagen sedan hitting a tree.

Both teens were taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment, and the Major Crash unit is investigating the incident.

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Two teens have been taken to hospital after a shocking crash in the Hills.

Tregarthen Rd was closed to all traffic between Greenhill Rd and Woods Hill Rd for some time but has since reopened.

Police are urging anyone who saw the crash or has information on the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperssa.com.au.
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