Two children were rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Watford, sparking a police appeal for witnesses.

Hertfordshire Police said a silver Toyota Yaris collided with two pedestrians, a six-year-old girl and a boy aged four, at around 4.50pm in Hemming Way on Saturday, June 1.

They were taken to hospital while the driver remained at the scene and helped officers with their enquiries.

Their injuries are deemed to be serious but not life-threatening and they are still in hospital today (June 3), the force said.

PC Peter Hoddy said: “Our enquiries continue, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please contact us.

“Were you driving in the area at the time and saw what happened, or have any further information to assist our investigation? Additionally, if you have a dash cam fitted, please check it as you may have recorded some crucial footage.”

Information can be emailed to peter.hoddy@herts.police.uk, the Herts Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference Op Skendall