Three pedestrians dead after they are hit by a car in Doncaster village

Three people have been killed after a collision with a car on Sutton Road in Askern.

A 24-year-old driver of a blue Volvo S60 has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

The crash happened around 10.50pm last night at the junction of Sutton Road and Manor Way, Askern.

Police have said that four pedestrians were involved in the collision. Two woman, aged 53 and 54, and a 59-year-old man died as a result of their injuries.

A 59-year old man is still critical in hospital at this time.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and he remains in police custody this morning.

“Did you see the collision?

“Please call 101 quoting incident number 968 of 26 December 2015.”