Woman in hospital in critical condition after Bamber Bridge hit-and-run

A woman is in hospital in a critical condition after a hit-and-run collision in Bamber Bridge.

The collision happened close to the mini-roundabout at the junction of Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields on Station Road just before 8pm yesterday (29 September).

The woman, in her 30s and in Bamber Bridge, was crossing at the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a car heading north.

The woman was covered in blankets by a number of concerned witnesses who stopped after witnessing the incident. She is in hospital in a critical condition.

The car, a dark grey Toyota Prius, did not stop at the scene and police are trying to trace the vehicle. Two boys, 16 and 17 from Bamber Bridge, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

A spokesperson for police said: “We are appealing for anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage to come forward.

“We also want to speak to anyone who saw the car before or after the collision or anyone with information about who was in the car or the whereabouts of the vehicle, registration FY62 MXC.”

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “This is an absolutely appalling incident which has left a woman very poorly in hospital. First and foremost, my thoughts today are with her loved ones.

“A major investigation is underway, and I have a team of officers and staff making enquiries to try and establish exactly what has happened and to find those responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any footage which could assist or who has any information about the car or who may have been driving, to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information can get in touch by calling police on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.

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