The pregnant woman had emergency surgery to deliver her baby son after she was struck by a car.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pregnant woman was critically injured in a crash and her baby later died.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was walking on a pedestrian crossing in Bamber Bridge, shortly before 20:00 BST on Sunday when she was struck by a Toyota Prius car, Lancashire Police said. She was taken to hospital and had emergency surgery to deliver her son but he later died. She remains in a critical condition.The incident happened on Station Road close to the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields in Bamber Bridge.A 17-year-old girl, from Lostock Hall, and a 40-year-old man, from Blackburn, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice have now been released pending further enquiries.
Det Ch Insp Andy Fallows said: "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."Council plans U-turn ban and parking crackdownLarge crowds expected as city's Pride event returnsAlec Keiran, 52, says he mistook Nicole Cummings for a "bin bag" when he mounted a kerb and killed her.
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