Boy, 4, dies and two others injured in crash in Dartford
A four-year-old boy has died and two others travelling in the same car have been injured in a crash. Detectives investigating the incident have made two arrests.
Police were called to a collision involving two grey Ford Rangers on New Barn Road in Dartford, Kent, just before 9:30pm on Sunday (1 June).
Three people, including a man and two children, from the same car were taken to hospital.
A four-year-old boy died in hospital and a 24-year-old man remains in a critical condition. A one-year-old girl received minor injuries.
On Monday (2 June), officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth, near Dartford, and a 53-year-old man from Swanley, in connection with the incident.
They remain in custody while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A statement from Kent Police said: "Detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision.
"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 (MIPP) using this link Public Portal
"Alternatively, call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details.
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