Two teenagers killed in car crash in Gonalston are named

Two other people were left with potentially life-threatening injuries following a two car collision on Thursday night

Author: Samantha PidouxPublished 25th Sep 2022
Last updated 25th Sep 2022

Police have named the two teenager killed in a collision in Gonalston in Nottinghamshire on Thursday night.

Harvey Holehouse, 19, from Woodborough, Nottingham, and Jake Hankins, 17, from Stamford near Rutland, were in one of two cars involved in a collision which happened in Southwell Road, at around 10.45pm on Thursday (22 September 2022).

Both teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement Harvey’s family said: “Harvey was an incredible person who saw the best in everyone. He brought joy and a smile to everybody that he met and went through life with an unrelenting energy which touched all those around him.

“He was tragically taken too soon and will be desperately missed, leaving a hole in our hearts. We would like to extend our deepest thanks and are greatly comforted by the overwhelming support and tributes that we have received.”

Both families have requested their privacy is respected at this difficult time.

Police are continuing to appealing for witnesses and information after the incident in Nottinghamshire.

There has not been an update on the medical conditions of the two other people who were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with potentially life-threatening injuries.

A fifth person suffered injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

The A612 Southwell Road was closed between its junctions with Gonalston Road, Gonalston, and Beck Street, Thurgarton, while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The road was closed for several hours before it reopened.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 801 of 22 September 2022.

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