A one-year-old baby is in a critical condition following a devastating collision with a car in a busy shopping centre car park in Minto, Lancashire.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting a major emergency response.
Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, raced to the scene at the Minto Shopping Centre car park following reports of a collision involving a young child and a vehicle.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Paramedics provided immediate critical care to the infant at the scene before performing a blue-light transfer to a nearby hospital. The child remains in a critical but stable condition under close medical supervision.
Police have cordoned off the area as forensic officers conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Officers are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV footage from the shopping centre.
Community in Shock
The shopping centre remained open following the incident, though the specific area of the car park where the collision occurred was closed for several hours. Shoppers and staff expressed their shock and concern for the child and their family.
Local authorities have confirmed they are providing support to all those affected by the traumatic event, including the driver of the vehicle involved.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet come forward to contact them with information that could assist their investigation.
