Seven arrests after woman died in Poole crash
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The pedestrian was struck on the A3049 between the Mannings Heath and Alderney roundabouts
Seven people have been arrested after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car.
The woman, in her 20s and from Poole, was hit by a Ford Fiesta on the A3049 between the Mannings Heath and Alderney roundabouts in Poole, Dorset, at about 21:46 GMT on Sunday.
Dorset Police said all the occupants of the Ford reportedly left the vehicle. The woman died at the scene.
Five men, a boy and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences.
The force said one man aged 18, two men aged 19, two men aged 20, a 18-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested.
Insp Craig Tatton said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who very sadly died.
"We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please get in touch."
The force is also appealing for dashcam footage. Road closures remain in place.
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