Aston crash: Two arrested after pedestrian killed

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The 56-year-old woman was struck by a black Ford Puma on Mansfield Road in Aston on Tuesday morning, police say

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian died in a car crash near Sheffield.

Police were called to Mansfield Road in Aston shortly after 06:40 BST on Tuesday following reports a black Ford Puma had hit a woman.

The 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police said.

A 44-year-old man, from Sheffield, and a 46-year-old local woman remain in custody while enquiries continue.

Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

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