A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy and two women have been killed in a horror smash on the A44 - with a man arrested over alleged dangerous driving.

       Cops said a grey BMW 3 series collided with a white Ford Mondeo on the main road in Worcester at 3pm on February 22.

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       The scene of the crash on the A44 in Worcester Credit: Emma Trimble 3

       Three people died in the horror collision Credit: SWNS 3

       Floral tributes were left nearby Credit: Emma Trimble

       Little Leo Painter died in the horror smash alongside Claire Adkins, 39, and Courtney Hemming, 26.

       All three were in the Mondeo, with Courtney driving and Claire and Leo passengers.

       Courtney and Claire were pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

       Schoolboy Leo was rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital but sadly died a short time later.

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       Leo's heartbroken mum Gemma, 28, previously paid tribute to her "wonderful little boy" and revealed how he had just been leaving school when tragedy struck.

       She said: "He always had a smile on his face and was a bundle of fun. I'm heartbroken that I won't see him again."

       Leo was in foster care but it was hoped he would return to live with Gemma full time by the end of the year.

       Gemma added: "The last time I saw Leo was before Christmas. His birthday was on Christmas Eve so I gave him his presents.

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       "He loved PAW Patrol and I gave him a pair of pyjamas with his favourite characters on. He said he loved wearing 'Mummy's pyjamas'.

       "Leo had been in foster care but the hope was that he would come and live me again full time by this December.

       "I was really excited about getting my boy back home."

       Gemma discovered the tragic news when she received a phone call last Thursday telling her to go to the hospital.

       Leo had just come out of Abigail's Place school, which is opposite Spetchley Park Gardens, when the crash happened.

       Gemma added: "I was told that Leo had been picked up from school by a taxi and was in the car with the driver and his chaperone and was about to go back to his foster family.

       "Apparently the car was stationary when it was hit by another car and it was sent across the road into the railings.

       "Leo was given advanced life support at the scene and was taken to hospital but he died soon afterwards.

       "I'm so numb. I was really looking forward to him living with me again."

       The two men from the BMW 3 series were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

       One suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other had potentially life-threatening injuries.

       A 33-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

       He has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death whilst uninsured, suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking.

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       Chief Inspector Mark Davidson said: "This is an incredibly sad incident.

       "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the people who have sadly died."