Tragedy as baby dies and mum fighting for her life after hit-and-run at pedestrian crossing – as five arrested

A BABY boy has tragically died after a horror hit-and-run left his mum fighting for her life.

The 30-year-old woman, who was pregnant at the time, had been walking along a pedestrian crossing in Bamber, Lancashire before she was struck by a car, police said.

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Police have revealed that five individuals were arrested in connection with the hit-and-run.

The mum was rushed to hospital where she had emergency surgery to deliver her baby boy who later tragically died.

Officers are still trying to locate a dark grey Toyota Prius which failed to stop at the scene.

Lancashire police announced that they had arrested a 17-year-old girl from Lostcok Hall, a 19-year-old man from Bolton and a 40-year-old from Blackburn.

All three were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

They are currently being questioned in police custody.

Police also stated that they arrested two boys, aged 16 and 17, along with a 56-year-old man, all from Bamber Bridge.

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: "This is an absolutely appalling incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital and my thoughts are with their loved ones.

"Our investigation is making good progress, but I would still like to hear from anyone who may have footage or information which could help us piece together the events which led to this tragic collision and what happened afterwards."

Officers have urged any witnesses who saw the car before or after the tragic crash to come forward.

Police are keen to gather more information regarding the whereabouts of the dark grey Toyota Prius, with the registration number FY62 MXC.

Any locals or residents with CCTV, dashcam, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage of the collision have been asked to contact the police by calling 101.

Alternatively, they should email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.