Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians in Doncaster

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians in Doncaster

In Doncaster, a tragic incident occurred when a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians, resulting in two fatalities and serious injuries to four others. The South Yorkshire Police reported that the crash happened on White Rose Way at around 11:00 BST on Sunday. A black Mitsubishi L200 was involved in the collision, first hitting the pedestrians before continuing on to collide with two other vehicles—a black Audi and a silver BMW—on the opposite side of the road.

Authorities confirmed that the two individuals who were struck by the Mitsubishi lost their lives at the scene. Meanwhile, the four others affected by the crash suffered severe injuries and were transported to the hospital for urgent medical care. The situation remains serious, with emergency services responding promptly to the chaotic event.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as a 30-year-old man, was taken into custody shortly after the incident. He was arrested on several charges including two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving while unfit. Following his arrest, he was subsequently released on bail as the investigation continues.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, working to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The community has been left shocked by the severity of the incident, while emergency responders and law enforcement personnel remain focused on handling the ongoing aftermath

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