Two people have been arrested after two children died in a car collision in Essex, police have said.
Officers were called to Walthams Place in Basildon at about 6.25pm on Saturday to reports of a crash and a car failing to stop.
Emergency services attended but a boy and girl died at the scene, Essex police said.
The force said a man and a woman had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision and remain in custody.
Stuart Hooper, a temporary assistant chief constable at Essex police, said: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of the girl and boy who have died this evening.
“Specialist officers are supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.
“Our officers will be carrying out enquiries in the area this evening to establish the circumstances which led up to the collision, so if you saw anything or have any information please get in contact.”
Eyewitnesses or anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage relating to the incident have been asked to contact the force quoting incident 931 of February 1 or to contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
