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Shaun Wilson

Two women, 26 & 29, killed in horror crash that also left boy, 9, with life-changing injuries are pictured

Amie Pearson (left) and Chelsea Carlisle (right) were killed in the crash - (Derbyshire Constabulary)

Two women who died in a crash between two cars have been named, after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The collision, involving a Vauxhall Meriva and a Suzuki Alto, happened on Common Lane in Pleasley, Derbyshire, at around 6.20am on Thursday, November 27.

The driver and passenger of the Suzuki were pronounced dead at the scene. They have now been identified as Amie Pearson, 26, who was driving, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, who was the passenger.

A nine-year-old boy travelling in the Suzuki suffered life-changing injuries and remains in hospital.

Three men in the Vauxhall were also injured, two of them seriously.

An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Due to his injuries, he was taken to hospital where he remains.

Derbyshire Constabulary is investigating the incident and is calling for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact the force on 101 or via its website or Facebook messenger, quoting reference 25000694201.

Those wishing to stay anonymous can call independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111, or visit the CrimeStoppers website.

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