Two arrested after fatal collision with pedestrian in Barking
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The Met is appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact police
Two men have been arrested after a pedestrian died following a collision with a car in Barking, east London.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the incident at 09:22 GMT on Monday on Movers Lane.
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries. His next of kin have been informed.
The Met said the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene of the collision.
It added two men have since been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody.
In a statement, the force said enquiries are ongoing but it is appealing for anyone with information to contact police.
Paramedics, police officers and London's Air Ambulance attended the scene of the collision.
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