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.