The teenager tragically died in a two-car crash near Eastbourne, that saw three others seriously injured, as police are appealing for witnesses of the collision

A 17-year-old has died in a horror two-car crash near Eastbourne, with three others seriously injured.

The boy died after the collision took place on Friday evening, police say.

The car, in which the teenager was a passenger, crashed with another car car near Shooters Bottom car park, by Beachy Head, at around 9.30pm on June 26.

The collision involved a blue VW Golf and a white VW Polo.

Two other men in the car, a 19-year-old from Polegate and a 21-year-old from Hellingly, were also seriously injured.

The 21-year-old driver of the second car was also seriously injured.

The police are appealing for witnesses.

Detective Sergeant Ian Foxton, from Sussex Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and are thoughts are with those involved and their families.

“We are aware there were a number of people in the area at the time of the collision and we would ask anyone who hasn’t spoken to us or has any video or dashcam footage to get in touch. Please email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Nashville.”

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