Four people from Leeds including baby killed in A38 horror crash in Derby
“Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time.” ⚠️
A baby was among four people from Leeds who have died after a car crashed into trees in Derby.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on a stretch of the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 at about 11pm on Saturday (July 25). A red Hyundai is reported to have left the road and crashed into trees.
Two women, aged 18 and 30, along with a 36-year-old man, were declared dead at the scene, Derbyshire Police have said.
A baby girl was taken to hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead a short while later.
All four were passengers in the vehicle and were from Leeds, the force has confirmed.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: “The driver – a 33-year-old man – was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries where he remains today.
“He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. All those involved are from Leeds in West Yorkshire.
“The road was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the incident but it has since been reopened.
“The relatives of those involved have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to please come forward.”
Derbyshire Police is urging anyone who has any dash cam footage which may have captured the incident to come forward.