Toddler fighting for life and two women in hospital after being hit by suspected drug driver
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A two-year-old boy is fighting for life and two women are in hospital after they were hit by a suspected drug driver.
The horrific incident happened at 3.24pm on south End Road in Rainham, east London.
The women, aged 25 and 32, are in hospital while the toddler suffered critical injuries after a blue Mercedes A180 collided with the group.
Members of the public pinned down the suspected driver at the scene before officers arrived, police said.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Immediately following the collision members of the public assisted in detaining a suspect.
"Police are particularly keen to hear from those people."
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"Police were called shortly after 3.24pm on Tuesday 24 April, to reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians on South End Road, Rainham.
"Officers attended, along with the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
"The driver of the car, a dark blue Mercedes A180, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug driving.
"He has been taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody."
The two women have injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police also appealed for dash-cam footage.