Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of drink-driving after two children died in a crash on the M1.
The four-year-old and 10-year-old were passengers in a white Vauxhall Astra which collided with a Scania lorry between junctions 14 and 15 of the motorway, near Milton Keynes, on Monday night (August 9).
The driver of the car, along with another child passenger, were taken to hospital with injuries following the incident, which occurred at around 11.10pm.
They were later discharged.
The HGV driver was uninjured.
Thames Valley Police said a 35-year-old woman, from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle when above the prescribed limit of alcohol.
She remains in custody.
Investigating officer Sergeant Dominic Mahon, of the serious collision investigation unit at Bicester, Oxfordshire, said: “My thoughts remain with the family of the two children who sadly died at this extremely difficult time.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this collision or anyone who may have dashcam footage that may have captured what happened, or either of the vehicles prior to the collision, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference 43210356500.
