Gamston: Man and child taken to hospital after two-car crash

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Police said officers were called to Gamston Lings Bar Road on Saturday evening

A man and child were taken to hospital after two cars were involved in a crash in Nottinghamshire.

Police said officers were called to Gamston Lings Bar Road, Gamston, at about 18:30 GMT on Saturday.

A 28-year-old man in a Ford Fiesta sustained potentially life-altering injuries, while the occupants of a Land Rover - including a child - were treated for minor injuries.

Police said the man had since been arrested.

Nottinghamshire Police detained the 28-year-old on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through alcohol or drugs.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to get in touch.

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