Tragedy as girl and boy die in horror car crash as cops arrest man & woman over fatal smash & fleeing scene
TWO children have died in a horror car crash with cops arresting a man and a woman after they fled the scene.
Police officers rushed to Walthams Place in Pitsea, Essex, after reports of a girl and a boy being involved in a fatal collision at around 6.25pm tonight.
Emergency services attended the scene and fought to save the children but both of them tragically passed away.
The car which hit the young pair failed to stop after the deadly smash, an Essex Police spokesperson confirmed.
A man and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
The pair remain in custody.
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Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of the girl and boy who have died this evening.
“Specialist officers are supporting them at this truly unimaginably difficult time.
“Our officers will be carrying out enquiries in the area this evening to establish the circumstances which led up to the collision so if you saw anything or have any information please get in contact.”
Cops urged anyone to come forward immediately after the fatal smash if they had any information or crucial footage.
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The statement added: "Please quote incident 931 of 1 February.
"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services."
Anonymous reports can also be made through the independent charity @Crimestoppers.
Alternatively you can get in touch on their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
