Tragedy as girl killed in horror BMW crash outdoors UK leisure park | UK | News | EUROtoday

A 25-year-old girl has died and two different relations have been critically injured after a BMW sports activities automotive mounted the pavement and ploughed into pedestrians outdoors a preferred leisure park in Crawley, West Sussex.

The horrific crash occurred at round 8.40pm on Saturday evening (April 12) on London Road, simply outdoors the city’s leisure advanced. Police confirmed that the girl’s 12-year-old sister and 19-year-old cousin have been additionally struck by the automobile and rushed to hospital with critical accidents.

Emergency providers shortly responded to the scene.

A 33-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting loss of life by harmful driving and driving whereas unfit by means of medicine. He stays in custody.

Sussex Police mentioned all three victims have been native to the world and that their household has been knowledgeable. Specially skilled officers are at present offering help.

Chief Inspector James Davidson issued an announcement on Sunday: “Our thoughts are with the victims’ family at this difficult time and we ask that the public respect their right to privacy.

“I’d like to reassure the community that we swiftly arrested a suspect in connection with this tragic incident, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances.”

The area surrounding the crash, a busy stretch of London Road near a bustling leisure centre, was closed off as police began their investigation. Detectives are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with relevant dash cam or CCTV footage to come forward.

A police spokesperson added: “This is a live investigation and we urge people not to speculate online. If you have any information, no matter how small, please get in touch.”

Anyone with particulars is requested to report it on-line or contact 101 quoting Operation Roberton.