Pregnant mum’s baby dies after hit-and-run on pedestrian crossing as cops arrest 7 --[Reported by Umva mag]

A PREGNANT mum’s baby boy has died after she was hit by a car at a level crossing.

The 30-year-old woman had been walking on a crossing in Bamber, Lancashire, when she was struck by a car.

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.

And today it was confirmed a 19-year-old man, from Walton le Dale, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Police confirmed the injured woman has lost her baby.

They said: “Very sadly we can now confirm that at the time of the collision the victim was pregnant and while she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby boy delivered, he tragically later died in hospital.”

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.”

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows, of the Force Major Investigation Team, added: “My thoughts first and foremost remain with those affected by this horrific incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital.

“We have made good progress in our investigation and I am grateful to all those who have come forward with information so far. I would continue to appeal to anyone who thinks they can help to get in touch.”

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.

Local residents wrote tributes on social media following the boy’s death and shared their hopes that the woman, from Bamber Bridge, would pull through.

One wrote: “I really hope this lady pulls through and has a very speedy recovery.

“R.i.p little angel didn’t even see life fly high little man god bless you. Love nd hugz to everyone who knows you family and friends.”

Another added: “Truly heartbreaking, there are no words adequate for this lady and her family. An utter tragedy.”

A further resident wrote: “My heart breaks for this family. I really hope with all of my heart that this poor lady pulls thro. RIP litle man. Fly high sweet angel.”

While another penned: “What an awful, awful situation. Rest in peace little one and hope Mum pulls through.”

Floral bouquets were left at the scene of the tragic hit-and-run collision.

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