A TEENAGER is seriously-ill in hospital after a single-vehicle collision in which he was thrown through the car’s window.

The smash happened at about 8.50pm on Monday, September 8, in the Haxby area of York and involved a green Citroen Saxo.

It crashed into a hedge on Towthorpe Road and a 16-year-old male passenger was ejected from the car through a window.

He suffered a head injury and was taken by ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary where his condition is described as “serious”.

Four other male occupants in the car - a 17-year-old driver, a 17-year-old and two 16-year-olds all from York – were taken to York District Hospital by ambulance.

One of the 16-year-olds, who was the front seat passenger, suffered a serious hand injury and remains in hospital. The others received treatment for minor injuries.

Police closed the stretch of road while a full investigation was conducted at the collision scene.

The car also had to be recovered and debris cleared from the road by the council before the road re-opened at about 3.05am today, (September 9).

Witnesses to the collision or anyone who can recall seeing the green Citroen Saxo car prior to the incident, are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Kenneth England or email Kenneth.England@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk