Late last night, a police highway patrol tried to stop a car speeding on the New England Highway in Aberdeen.

The vehicle is alleged to have been stolen from a business in Wallsend just outside of Newcastle late yesterday afternoon.

The driver allegedly failed to stop when directed, leading to a pursuit which continued until the car crashed near Makybe Diva Street in Scone.

The 14-year-old driver and 17-year-old passenger in the front seat were trapped and released by paramedics.

The 17-year-old boy died at the scene.

The driver, along with three passengers in the backseat—two 14-year-old boys and a 25-year-old woman—were airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle for the treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening.

Police established a crime scene, with the Crash Investigation Unit examining the circumstances of the incident.

A critical incident investigation team will also be investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.