TWO children have died in a horror car crash with cops arresting a a man and a woman after they fled the scene.
Police officers scrambled to Walthams Place in Pitsea, Essex, after reports a girl and a boy had been involved in a collision just before 6.30pm tonight.
Emergency services attended the scene and battled to save the children but both of them tragically passed away.
An Essex Police spokesperson confirmed that the car failed to stop after the fatal smash.
A man and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
The pair currently remain in custody.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of the girl and boy who have died this evening.
“Specialist officers are supporting them at this truly unimaginably difficult time.
“Our officers will be carrying out enquiries in the area this evening to establish the circumstances which led up to the collision so if you saw anything or have any information please get in contact.”
Cops urged anyone to come forward immediately after the fatal smash.
The statement added: “If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or have any information please get in contact with us.
“Please quote incident 931 of 1 February.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.“
If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers.
Alternatively you can get in touch on their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
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