Two Women Killed and Boy Seriously Hurt in Horror Crash on Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire Border
Early Morning Fatal Smash Rocks Pleasley
A deadly car crash just after 6am in Pleasley has claimed the lives of two women and left a nine-year-old boy fighting for his life. A Vauxhall Meriva collided head-on with a Suzuki Alto, sparking chaos on the quiet border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Both women, passengers in the Suzuki, died instantly despite desperate attempts to save them. The young boy in the same car suffered life-changing injuries and was rushed to hospital.
Meanwhile, three men in the Vauxhall were injured, two of them seriously. At least one required hospital treatment.
Teen Arrested for Dangerous Driving at the Scene
Police arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary are now hunting for witnesses to unravel exactly what happened moments before the fatal collision.
“If you can help with Derbyshire police’s investigation, contact them quoting the reference 25000694201,” the force urged.
Key Facts So Far
- Crash involved Vauxhall Meriva and Suzuki Alto
- Two women died instantly at the scene
- Nine-year-old boy left with life-changing injuries
- Three men from the Meriva also injured
- 18-year-old teen arrested for dangerous driving
Police Call for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Authorities are desperate for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. Your information could be vital in piecing together this tragic accident.
