A mother has died after she and her daughter were hit by a car.
The 52-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter were hit by a black Suzuki Splash just before 5.30pm on Thursday in Westcliff, Essex.
The woman was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
She remains in custody for questioning.
The 23-year-old woman鈥檚 injuries are described as not life-threatening or life changing.
鈥淲e were called to reports of a collision between a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Hamlet Court Road and St John鈥檚 Road,鈥 a force spokesperson said.
Officers are appealing for any dashcam footage or information.
