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Baby and three adults die in Derby car crash
The 33-year-old driver was arrested after a red Hyundai carrying five people left the road and crashed into trees, killing four passengers.
On Saturday evening, a red Hyundai carrying five people left the carriageway and crashed into trees on the A38 near Derby between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516, killing four passengers including a baby girl.
Two women, aged 18 and 30, and a 36-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene, while the baby girl died later in the hospital; all four victims were from Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The 33-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in the hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries sustained in the collision.
Specialist officers are currently supporting the relatives of the deceased, Derbyshire Police confirmed, while the A38 stretch was closed for several hours before reopening to traffic.
Witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage are urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 26*442464, or provide information anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.