Child dies and another injured after car driven on to sports pitch
A child has died and another has been injured after a car was driven on to a sports pitch in Cumbria.
Police say they were called to reports of a collision involving a BMW i40 and two children on a pitch at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on Shap Road, in Kendal.
Cumbria Police say one child died, while the second is being treated by paramedics.
A man aged in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
"Specialist investigators are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off as initial investigation enquiries take place," a spokesperson for Cumbria Police said.
The force said the incident was not believed to be terror-related.
In a post on its Facebook page, the club said it was "deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club."
The post, attributed to club chairman Dr Stephen Green, continued: "Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time."
The club and its facilities are now temporarily closed while it cooperates "fully" with authorities, it added.
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