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Worthing: Teen critically injured in motorcycle crash on A27

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The motorcycle was travelling on the A27 when it crashed on Crockhurst Hill in Salvington, near Worthing

A teenage motorcycle passenger has suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash.

Sussex Police said the motorcycle was travelling on the A27 when it crashed on Crockhurst Hill in Salvington, near Worthing, at 21:25 BST on Friday.

A 25-year-old man who was driving the motorcycle suffered serious injuries.

A 17-year-old girl, who was a passenger, suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

"Her next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers," a Sussex Police spokesperson said.

The force appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

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