A 19-year-old man, named locally as Joe Walsh, was killed in the crash and an 18-year-old man was left fighting for his life.

Emergency services were called to the scene, on Brow Lane, Shelf, at around 11.15pm on October 20. 

"A white Seat Ibiza was travelling down Brow Lane, towards Low Bentley, when it collided with a wall," said a police spokesperson in a statement on Saturday. 

"The driver, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

"An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, thought to be life-threatening at this time.  

"Four other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening. All were taken to hospital for medical treatment."

The spokesperson added: "Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area or lives in the vicinity of Halifax Road and Brow Lane to check their dashcam or CCTV for any relevant footage that could assist with the investigation.  

"MCET officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the white Seat Ibiza on Halifax Road or being driven in the area prior to the collision. "

"Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13230584662."

Scores of tributes have been left at the scene and you can leave your own tribute using the link below.