Rossett School, Harrogate: Images show pick-up truck embedded into a wall after crashing into two boys, 15, outside school in Yorkshire

The teenagers are pupils at Rossett School but were closer to fee-paying Ashville College, whose staff treated them after they were struck by the Ford Ranger, which then collided with a wall on Yew Tree Lane after a crash involving three cars.

Both boys are in Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries. The road remains closed.

North Yorkshire Police said: “At 8.46am a member of the public called 999 after a collision took place on Yew Tree Lane, near to Ashville College.

“The two injured boys were pedestrians and were injured when a vehicle collided with a wall at the location.

“The vehicles involved are a black Ford Ranger, a blue Ford Fiesta and a white Vauxhall Astra. The drivers of all three vehicles remained at the scene and have provided information to police.

“No other injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.

“The boys were taken to hospital by Yorkshire Ambulance Service, where they continue to be treated. Their families have been notified.

“Road closures are still in place but are due to be lifted later this evening.”

This will have been a distressing incident to witness, and we urge those who have been affected by the events to seek the necessary help if needed.

“If you can help with our investigation, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number NYP-02022023-0100.”

Rossett School said: “Earlier this morning there was a road traffic accident near to the school involving two of our students.

“We are working with the emergency services and supporting the families of those involved. We would like to thank the staff of Ashville College for their quick response and the care that they provided at the scene.

“Rossett School staff will be providing support to our students during the course of the school day if needed.”