Woman arrested after two children hit by car

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Sussex Police were called to reports of an incident in Ifield Drive, Crawley

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after two children were hit by a car.

Sussex Police were called to reports of a collision in Ifield Drive, Crawley, at about 08:40 GMT on Monday.

"A 54-year-old woman, who was the driver of the vehicle, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested on suspicion of drink driving," a West Sussex Police statement said.

A five-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl were involved in the incident. The boy was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Sussex Police have asked for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

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