Rutland: Woman arrested after two people die in car crash

Emergency services were called to the A47 Peterborough Road on Monday afternoon

A woman has been arrested after two people died in a car crash.

Emergency services were called to the crash, which involved a silver Fiat Qubo and black Volkswagen Golf, on the A47 Peterborough Road in Rutland just before 16:00 BST on Monday.

Leicestershire Police said the occupants of the Fiat, a man and woman, died at the scene.

The Golf driver, 54, was held on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

She remains in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing, and has been released from custody pending further inquiries, the force added.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which occurred in Barrowden, to the east of the crossroad with Barrowden Lane and Luffenham Road.

Det Con Kasie Carter said: "I am particularly keen to speak to any motorists with a dashcam or who saw either vehicle prior to the collision occurring. Any footage or information you have could be vital."