A child has tragically died following a collision involving a vehicle and two children on a rugby pitch in Kendal.
Emergency services rushed to Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on Shap Road at approximately 5 PM today after reports of an incident involving a black BMW i40 on the field.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Appeal for Witnesses
Police are treating the incident as isolated and have stated that there is no indication of a terror-related motive. A cordon remains in place at the rugby club while forensic teams conduct their investigation.
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Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is urged to contact police online, quoting incident number 195 of 5 March.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
