TWO pedestrians have been left in hospitali after a hit-and-run in Chadwell St Mary.

Police descended upon Thames Drive in the town shortly after 1.30pm on Friday, which was just after the incident happened.

Officers are attempting to trace the car although no description is currently available.

The road was taped off and families were not allowed back into their homes following the crash.

The two injured pedestrians are not thought to have suffered life-threatening injuries.