Schoolgirl passengers, 14 and 15, killed in horror crash as 16-year-old ‘joyride’ driver charged over deaths

TWO schoolgirls were killed in a horror “joyride” crash and cops have arrested a 16-year-old boy. Cops believe four teenagers were “joy-riding” in a Toyota sedan on Saturday night when the vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree in wet weather. GettyTwo teenage girls died in the crash and cops have charged a 16-year-old boy[/caption] The two girls, aged 14 and 15, were declared dead at the scene on Monaro Highway in the Canberra suburb of Hume, Australia. The boy has been charged with two counts of culpable driving causing death. He has also been charged with breach of bail, breach of a good behaviour order, driving as an unaccompanied learner, and failing to stop and render assistance. First responders presumed the crash happened on Saturday night but was unreported for hours before a passer-by saw it. Read More on Australis I’M JESINTA THE SEA Ex-Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Franklin wows in sexy yellow bikini ‘DEAD IN MINUTES’ Brit shot in Oz ‘after pulling out knife’ as ‘trigger-happy’ cops slammed The car was so badly mangled in the crash it was hard to determine its make and model. “The car has sustained extensive damage to the point where it is unrecognisable,” Detective Acting Inspector Brian Tadic said. Police said the other occupants, two teenage boys, one of whom was behind at the wheel at the time of the crash, fled the scene but were later tracked down. ACT Police said: “Police located them at residences a short time later. Most read in The Sun VLAD 'NUCLEAR' FEARS Putin accuses Ukraine of 'TERRORISM' ahead of crunch meeting today ABBIE'S HEARTBREAK AJ Pritchard dumped me after I caught him texting another woman 'LIFE OF THE PARTY' Footballer dies in car crash as family pay tribute to 'amazing dad' FAN CONCERNS Oxford vs Wycombe DELAYED by 40 minutes due to medical emergency in stands WHO ARE YA? People are only just realising Maguire's real name and some find it hilarious XMAS GIFT Christmas bank holiday moved from December 25 - here's when you'll get a day off “They have received medical attention and are currently assisting investigators from the major collision team with their inquiries.” The Toyota is said to have left the road and crashed through a row of temporary fencing before smashing into a tree, News.com.au reports. Read More on The Sun MAMMA MIA! I'm a mum-of-12 & made a VERY controversial birthday dinner for my kids all grown up Tracy Beaker's Louise star looks totally unrecognisable 20 years after debut The two male teens are currently being interviewed by detectives about the cause of the crash and whether “severe speed might have been a factor”. “Obviously the impact was quite severe so speed may have been a factor,” Tadic said.