Two young women die in serious collision in Pleasley which leaves several injured - as 18-year-old arrested
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after two women died in a serious collision in Pleasley.
The collision, involving a Vauxhall Meriva and a Suzuki Alto, occurred in Common Lane in Pleasley at around 6.20am this morning (Thursday, November 27.)
Emergency services, including Derbyshire police, Fire and Rescue Service and ambulance crews, attended the scene, with a road closure put in place.
Two women in their 20s, who were traveling in the Suzuki, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A nine-year-old boy who was a passenger in the Suzuki has been taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.
Three men who were in the Vauxhall were also injured, two of them seriously.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Due to the injuries he sustained in the collision he was taken to hospital where he remains.
Derbyshire police has launched an appeal for the public’s help in their investigation.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision as well as anyone with any information.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “Firefighters were called to a serious collision on Common Lane in Pleasley at 06:23 hours this morning (Thursday 27 November).
“Fire crews from Shirebrook, Staveley with the Major Rescue Unit, and Nottinghamshire's Mansfield and Ashfield stations attended the incident.
"The thoughts of our firefighters and officers who responded to this incident, and all of DFRS are with the family and friends of the deceased, and everyone affected by this devastating incident, at this sad time.”
Anyone who can help officers with their investigation, is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 25000694201:
Website – use the online contact form; Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; or phone – call 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
Derbyshire police confirmed the road has now reopened.