CAR STRIKES PEDESTRIANS BEFORE HEAD-ON CRASH IN DONCASTER, KILLING TWO

A car struck a group of pedestrians in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, before crossing onto the opposite side of the road and colliding head-on with another vehicle, police said. Two of the pedestrians died as a result of the crash, while four other people suffered serious injuries. Police described the crash as a multiple-vehicle collision. Officers arrested the driver of the car that struck the pedestrians. No further arrests have been reported.

According to reports, the vehicle first hit the group of pedestrians before veering into the path of oncoming traffic and striking a second vehicle head-on. The impact left two people dead at the scene and four others in a serious condition. Police have not released the identities or ages of those killed or injured. The exact location within Doncaster and the time of the crash have not been disclosed. Details of the vehicles involved, including makes and number of occupants, have not been made public.

Police confirmed the driver was arrested in connection with the crash, though no charges had been announced at the time of reporting. The circumstances that led the vehicle to cross onto the wrong side of the road have not been explained by police. Investigations into the crash are continuing, according to police. The crash left four people receiving treatment for serious injuries in addition to the two deaths. No further public updates on the condition of the injured had been issued at the time of reporting.