Boy, 4, dies in horror pickup truck crash with two injured including baby girl
A FOUR-year-old boy has died and two other people - including a baby girl - have been injured after two pickup trucks crashed down a country lane.
Cops were called to reports of a collision involving two grey Ford
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
All three victims, who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital.
The four-year-old boy died at the hospital, while a 24-year-old man remains there in a critical condition, the force said.
A one-year-old baby girl also received minor injuries from the incident.
Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth and a 53-year-old man from Swanley in connection with the incident yesterday.
Both remain in custody.
Anyone with information on the crash, including CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact
Kent
Police's Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal or call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555111.
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A Kent police spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating a collision in which a child has died and two people were injured have made two arrests.
"Kent Police was called just before 9.30pm on Sunday 1 June 2025 to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on New Barn Road, #Dartford.
"Three people from the same vehicle were taken to hospital. A four year old boy died at the hospital and a 24 year old man remains in hospital in a critical condition. A one year old girl received minor injuries.
"On Monday 2 June 2025, officers arrested two men in connection with the incident, a 27 year old from Darenth and a 53 year old from Swanley.
"They remain in custody while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
"Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision involving two grey Ford Rangers.
"Anyone with information which may assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal.
"Alternatively call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details.
"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form."
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