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| Two girls die after car hits family crossing Birmingham road | Two girls die after car hits family crossing Birmingham road |
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| Two sisters have died after a car hit them, their mother and two siblings, leaving the three other family members with serious injuries. | Two sisters have died after a car hit them, their mother and two siblings, leaving the three other family members with serious injuries. |
| They were struck while crossing a road in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Sunday. | They were struck while crossing a road in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Sunday. |
| The sisters have been named locally as Lily and Shelley Wu, aged seven and six. | |
| Meanwhile, the girls' mother, 39, is in a "critical condition" in hospital. Her son, 13, and another daughter, 12, are being treated for serious injuries. | |
| A 34-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been released on bail. | A 34-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been released on bail. |
| 'Recent crashes' | 'Recent crashes' |
| The crash happened in Grove Lane. Is has been reported the family had crossed the road to catch a bus to go to Sunday School. | |
| Abdul Gacogota, the family's next-door neighbour, said the sisters went to his house sometimes to play. | |
| "They were brilliant kids," he said. | |
| "I can't believe it." | |
| Dharam Mahay, who lives nearby, said the scene after the crash was very frightening. | |
| "I came and I see the people lying on the floor and there was probably 20 to 30 police officers," he said. | "I came and I see the people lying on the floor and there was probably 20 to 30 police officers," he said. |
| Birmingham City Council member Gurdial Singh Atwal, who has lived in Handsworth for nearly 50 years, said Grove Lane has been the scene of several accidents in recent years, including a fatal crash. | Birmingham City Council member Gurdial Singh Atwal, who has lived in Handsworth for nearly 50 years, said Grove Lane has been the scene of several accidents in recent years, including a fatal crash. |
| "I know every inch of Grove Lane and there have been problems here with traffic," he said. | "I know every inch of Grove Lane and there have been problems here with traffic," he said. |
| "The roads seem very narrow these days with cars parked on one side, which can create problems for road users and pedestrians. | "The roads seem very narrow these days with cars parked on one side, which can create problems for road users and pedestrians. |
| "Some people want more police to monitor the area, some people say they want speed cameras, others are concerned about drivers speeding. | "Some people want more police to monitor the area, some people say they want speed cameras, others are concerned about drivers speeding. |
| "We will wait to see the results of the police investigation now." | "We will wait to see the results of the police investigation now." |
| 'On way to park' | 'On way to park' |
| City councillor Waseem Zaffar said he would be calling for a meeting with council transport bosses to discuss how the road could be made safer. | City councillor Waseem Zaffar said he would be calling for a meeting with council transport bosses to discuss how the road could be made safer. |
| "Everyone is in total shock," he said. | "Everyone is in total shock," he said. |
| "It was a lovely, sunny Sunday afternoon and the family were apparently on their way to the park, which is just a few minutes away." | "It was a lovely, sunny Sunday afternoon and the family were apparently on their way to the park, which is just a few minutes away." |
| Sgt Steve Newbury said officers were continuing to investigate and liaise with the family of those involved. | Sgt Steve Newbury said officers were continuing to investigate and liaise with the family of those involved. |
| "I am appealing for witnesses to come forward," he said. | "I am appealing for witnesses to come forward," he said. |
| "In particular, I want passengers who were travelling on the number 101 bus at around noon along Grove Lane towards Oxhill Road to call me or one of my team." |