A baby girl was among four passengers killed in a car crash on the A516 in Derby on Saturday night. The driver of the vehicle, a 33-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, following reports that a red Hyundai car had left the carriageway and collided with trees. The crash occurred on a stretch of road between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516. The vehicle was carrying five people.
Two women, aged 18 and 30, and a 36-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene. The baby girl was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he remains. All individuals involved in the crash are reported to be from Leeds in West Yorkshire. Their families have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
The road was closed for several hours to allow for an investigation by Derbyshire Police but has since reopened.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. Information can be provided by quoting incident number 26*442464.