A BABY boy has tragically died and his mum left fighting for her life after a horror hit and run at a pedestrian crossing, as the cops make six arrests.
The 30-year-old woman had been walking along a crossing in Bamber, Lancashire, when she was struck by a car.
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The mum was rushed to hospital where she had emergency surgery to deliver her baby boy who later tragically died.
Police have revealed that six individuals were arrested in connection with the hit-and-run.
Officers are still trying to locate a dark grey Toyota Prius which failed to stop at the scene.
Lancashire Police today said a 17-year-old girl from Lostcok Hall, a 19-year-old man from Bolton and a 40-year-old from Blackburn had been arrested.
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.
Two boys, 16 and 17, and a 56-year-old man earlier arrested in connection with the fatal crash have been bailed, a statement added.
Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of Lancashire Police, 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 [email protected].
You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.
