Baby and three people die after car hits trees on A38

Image source, Google Image caption, Th crash happened on the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 in Derby By Sonia Kataria East Midlands Published 26 July 2026, 13:22 BST Updated 33 minutes ago A baby and three people have died after a car hit trees on a busy dual carriageway in Derby. Emergency services were called after a red Hyundai car left the A38 and crashed into trees - between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 - at about 23:00 BST on Saturday. Derbyshire Police said the passengers, two women, 18 and 30, and a man, 36, died at the scene. The baby girl was taken to hospital where she died shortly after. The force said the driver, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital for serious injuries where he remains. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police said all those involved were from Leeds in West Yorkshire, adding their relatives have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. "Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time," a spokesperson said. The carriageway was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the crash, but it has since been reopened. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam footage has been urged to contact police. Get in touch Tell us which stories we should cover in Derby Contact form Contact form Listen to BBC Radio Derby on Sounds and follow BBC Derby on Facebook , external , on X , external , or on Instagram , external . Send your story ideas to [email protected] , external or via WhatsApp , external on 0808 100 2210. Related topics Derby Related internet links Derbyshire Police