The teenage star of Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams BBC show has died in horror car crash.
Umar Mahmood, 18, has died in a horror smash in Preston, Lancashire, his school have confirmed.
The teenager was taken to hospital with in critical condition with serious injuries after an Audi A3 Sport left the carriageway and collided with trees on Tuesday.
Umar Mahmood, 18, has died in a horror smash in Preston, Lancashire, his school have confirmed
Umar with Freddie Flintoff in his BBC show Field of Dreams
Umar was a pupil at Penwortham Priory Academy before finishing his studies two years ago.
Another pupil at the school, 16-year-old Adam Bodi, has also died in the car crash.
A statement from Penwortham Priory Academy said: ‘We are again saddened as a school to hear the news that Umar Mahmood, who was in the same accident as Adam, and who left Priory 2 years ago, has also passed away on Thursday, 12 September.
‘Umar was a bright, studious and well-loved member of our school community. He had a passion for Geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory’s school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary ‘Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams’.
‘It was a privilege for us here at Priory to know Umar. He was a young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did.
‘It is of course with great sadness that we hear this news. We give our sincere condolences to all of Umar’s family and friends on behalf of the school, at what will be a very difficult time. They too, are in our thoughts and prayers today.’
Preston Muslim Burial Society have confirmed both Umar and Adam will be buried at Preston cemetery today at 3pm.
A spokesman for the society said: ‘Attendees are highly encouraged to walk or carshare to the cemetery and follow the instructions provided by the volunteers. May Allah bless family with sabr jameel during this difficult time.’