The young girl died on Upper Highgate Street, Birmingham (Picture: Google)
A four-year-old girl has died after a car crashed into her.
Two other women were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a silver Corsa hit people on Upper Highgate Street in Birmingham at 9.45pm yesterday.
A second child was assessed by ambulance crews at the scene but did not require further treatment.
West Midlands Police confirmed two men, aged 21 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
They have been taken into custody and police believe a grey Mercedes was close by to the Corsa.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes said: ‘A young girl has tragically lost her life and I can only imagine the pain her loved ones are going through at this awful time.
‘This is deeply upsetting for everyone and we’ll be doing everything we can to support them and get answers to exactly what happened last night.
‘We really need to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time and can assist our enquiries.
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‘We’re particularly keen to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage.
‘These are early days in our investigation and I’d urge people not to speculate around the circumstances.
‘We need to deal with facts so we can complete a thorough investigation, and provide the answers the girls family and friends deserve.’
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: ‘On arrival, crews found a car and four pedestrians had been involved in a collision.
‘A child, female, was in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
‘Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
‘Two women were treated by medics for serious, but not life-threatening, injuries and were conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment.
‘A fourth patient, a child, was assessed by ambulance crews but was not injured and so was discharged at the scene.’
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