A mum has died after she and her young daughter were hit by a car that suddenly mounted a pavement.
Emergency services rushed to the horrific crash in St John’s Road, Westcliff, last night. They took her to hospital, but she has since passed away, it has now been confirmed.
A spokesperson for Milton Labour wrote: “On behalf of the Milton Councillors, it is with deep sadness that we have heard this morning that a speeding car mounted the pavement and hit a mother and child in St John’s Road in Westcliff last night.
“Tragically the mother passed away in hospital. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. This tragic accident could have been avoided and was due to speeding.”
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