Four people including baby die after car crash
A car crash on the A38 in Derby resulted in the deaths of four people, including a baby, after their vehicle hit trees. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while investigations continue.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the dangers of road safety and the immediate impact of fatal traffic accidents on local communities.
Image source, Google Image caption, Th crash happened on the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 in Derby
A baby and three people have died after a car hit trees on a busy dual carriageway in Derby.
Emergency services were called after a red Hyundai car left the A38 and crashed into trees - between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 - at about 23:00 BST on Saturday.
Derbyshire Police said the passengers, two women, 18 and 30, and a man, 36, died at the scene. The baby girl was taken to hospital where she died shortly after.
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