A young girl and a man in his 30s have died following a collision between a pony and trap and a tipper truck in East Peckham, Kent. The incident occurred on the A228 Boyle Way on Wednesday, 1 April.
Kent Police report that a white DAF tipper truck was travelling southbound when it struck the pony and trap, which was heading in the same direction. The pony also died at the scene.
Emergency services, including South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service, attended. The man, in his 30s and riding in the trap, was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman and young girl were taken to hospital, where the girl later died. The woman remains in critical condition.
The tipper truck driver, a 29-year-old man from Kent, was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. A spokesperson said: 'An investigation into the circumstances is underway and witnesses or anyone who saw the truck or pony and trap prior to the collision, is urged to contact the appeal line.'
