Driver arrested as child critically hurt in car park

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Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the incident at the car park in Tenby

A child is critically ill in hospital after being injured in a crash in a multi-storey car park which has led to the arrest of a driver.

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the incident involving a grey Nissan Qashqai on the ground floor of the car park in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, at about 16:00 GMT on Thursday.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving, drink-driving, and drug-driving.

Police said he is in custody, and the child's family are being supported by specially trained officers.

"This is a tragic incident and is a live investigation," said police.

Officers also asked people not to speculate on what happened "and allow our officers to carry out their inquiries".


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