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Two children die in hit-and-run crash Two children die in hit-and-run crash
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A man and a woman have been arrested after two children were killed when they were hit in a hit-and-run crash in Essex. Walthams Place is a cul-de-sac just off Ashlyns in Pitsea
Two people have been arrested after a boy and girl were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Essex.
The collision happened in Walthams Place in Pitsea, near Basildon, at about 18:25 GMT.The collision happened in Walthams Place in Pitsea, near Basildon, at about 18:25 GMT.
Essex Police said the car failed to stop at the scene.Essex Police said the car failed to stop at the scene.
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 an accident. 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 an accident and were taken into custody.
The force said emergency services were sent to the scene, but they could not save the children.The force said emergency services were sent to the scene, but they could not save the children.
Police appealed for information, particularly CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.Police appealed for information, particularly CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. 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.
You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts. "Specialist officers are supporting them at this truly unimaginably difficult time.
"Our officers will be carrying out inquiries 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."
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