Boy, 17, killed in horror car crash in north London as three arrested & cops hunt 'people seen fleeing scene'

THREE people have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy died in a terrifying crash in North London last night.

Cops today said "several people" were seen fleeing the scene of the smash in Frith Lane, Barnet, around 11pm on Saturday.

A 17-year-old boy, who was a passenger in a car, was found injured.

But despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

In a statement today, the Met Police said: "Witnesses reported seeing several people leaving the area following the collision.

"Three people were later arrested and remain in custody."

Initial enquiries suggest the car had been involved in a minor collision with a taxi before crashing into a tree.

Cops added: "The driver of the taxi stopped at the scene. He was not arrested and is helping with our enquiries."

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The teen's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Detectives from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now desperate to hear from any witnesses.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to call 0208 991 9555.

Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 7787/26Feb or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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