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Tragedy as boy, 15, dies after motorbike crashes into lamppost in Leeds

A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after the motorbike he was riding on crashed into a lamppost in Leeds.

The fatal accident happened at 9.14pm on Sunday (July 24) in Temple Newsam Road. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) said three motorbikes were travelling towards Temple Newsam House when one left the road and hit a lamppost.

A 15-year-old boy, who was riding on the bike, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second 15-year-old boy, who is understood to have been riding on the same bike, suffered serious injuries and is currently in hospital in a 'stable' condition.

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