Two people have died after a car crashed into a lamppost in Rotherham. The incident matters because police are investigating whether another vehicle was involved and a driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The crash happened on East Bawtry Road shortly after 18:40 BST on Saturday, as a white BMW 3 Series travelled towards Worrygoose roundabout. The car was reportedly travelling with a blue BMW 4 Series before leaving the carriageway; the occupants of the 3 Series died at the scene, while the other car’s driver was arrested and later bailed. Police are appealing for witnesses and information, and the victims have not yet been formally identified.