Drink-drive arrest after six people struck by car

A suspected drink driver has been arrested after a car struck a group of six people including three children.

Merseyside Police said the Peugeot hit the pedestrians just before 13:00 GMT on Marsh Lane in Bootle, Merseyside.

North West Ambulance Service said the six people suffered minor injuries after the car mounted a pavement and later crashed into a tree.

The motorist, aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving while unfit through drink.

An ambulance service spokesman said: "We have taken six patients to hospital, all with minor injuries.

"This includes three adults and three young children.

"Five ambulances, a response vehicle, an operational commander and an advanced paramedic attended."

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