A YOUNG child is among two people hurt in a collision in Tilbury after which a man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Police officers investigating the collision in Hume Avenue are appealing for witnesses.

The collision happened at around 9.50am yesterday (Saturday, 2 May) and involved a Black Ford Focus and a white Transit Tipper truck. The Transit left the scene before officers arrived.

Two people, a man and a young child, were injured in the collision.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it and anyone who have any Dash Cam or other footage.

They are also keen to trace the driver of the Transit.

A statement from police says: "If you have any further information you can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

"Our Live Chat service is available on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can send and receive real-time messages with an online operator.

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"To use the service, select the 'Live Chat' icon at the bottom right of your screen when you're on our website.

"Or you can call us on 101 quoting incident 432of Saturday 2 May.

*A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while above the limit. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue."