Pedestrian seriously injured in crash on crossing

Two women were taken to hospital after they were hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing

A 70-year-old woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed into two people on a pedestrian crossing.

A 50-year-old woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police say both women were hit by a black Honda CRV in College Street, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, at about 16:00 BST on Monday.

A woman, 62, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Dyfed-Powys Police said it was appealing for witnesses.