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Girl, two, dies after car hits wall in Horton, Dorset | Girl, two, dies after car hits wall in Horton, Dorset |
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A two-year-old girl has died and two other children were injured after car hit a wall and landed on its roof. | A two-year-old girl has died and two other children were injured after car hit a wall and landed on its roof. |
The car driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash near the village of Horton, Dorset, on Sunday. | |
Officers were called to reports of a "serious road traffic collision" on the B3078 at 21:20 BST. | Officers were called to reports of a "serious road traffic collision" on the B3078 at 21:20 BST. |
A blue MG car carrying five people had left the road and collided with a wall before overturning, Dorset Police said. | A blue MG car carrying five people had left the road and collided with a wall before overturning, Dorset Police said. |
The girl's next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified, police said. | The girl's next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified, police said. |
An eight-year-old boy from Wimborne suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in Southampton. | An eight-year-old boy from Wimborne suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in Southampton. |
An 11-year-old girl from Corfe Mullen suffered bruising and was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment | An 11-year-old girl from Corfe Mullen suffered bruising and was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment |
The driver of the car, a 28-year-old man from the Wimborne area, has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. | The driver of the car, a 28-year-old man from the Wimborne area, has been arrested and is currently assisting police with their enquiries. |
He and a female passenger, 28, were treated for minor injuries and shock. | He and a female passenger, 28, were treated for minor injuries and shock. |
Police have appealed for information from anyone who saw the car prior to the crash. | Police have appealed for information from anyone who saw the car prior to the crash. |
The road, between Witchampton and Horton, has reopened after investigations of the scene finished. | The road, between Witchampton and Horton, has reopened after investigations of the scene finished. |