Two teenage girls hit and killed by car while jogging
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man, thought to be the driver, who remains in custody
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Your support makes all the difference.Two teenage girls have died after being struck down by a car while jogging in Aldershot, Hampshire.
The victims, who have not been named were out running when they were hit by a black Ford Focus in Aldershot around 7:10pm on Tuesday, say Hampshire police.
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man, thought to be the driver, who remains in custody.
A spokesman for Hampshire police said: "No-one else was hurt and inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of what happened."
The girls' families are being supported by specially trained officers.
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