Two men arrested for suspected drug offences after toddler falls from car in Accrington

On Saturday, at around 3pm, police were called to the junction of Eastgate and the exit to Eastgate Retail Park in Accrington after receiving reports that a toddler had fallen from inside the rear door of a yellow Toyota Prius car, onto the road, before being hit by a maroon Peugeot.

Two men, aged 32 and 29, both from Accrington, were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and are in custody.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Emergency services attended with a 20-month-old girl found with head injuries.

"She was later taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital for treatment.

"Officers believe the girl fell from inside the rear door of a yellow Toyota Prius car, onto the road before being involved in a collision with a maroon Peugeot.

"Following enquiries two men, believed to be the driver and a passenger in the Toyota, were arrested by police.

"The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 50s, was not injured and has not been arrested."

Police are now appealing for information and are urging any witnesses to come forward.

Det Insp Paul Langley, of Lancashire Police, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses following a road traffic accident in Accrington.

“A 20-month-old girl is believed to have fallen from inside a yellow Toyota Prius into the road before being involved in a collision with another vehicle.

“The girl is currently receiving medical treatment to establish the seriousness of her injuries.

“We would appeal for any witnesses who may have seen what happened or who have dash cam footage of the incident.

"Furthermore, if you saw the yellow Prius in the car park before the collision, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 392@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 0904 of August 29.

Two men aged 32 and 29, both from Accrington, were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and are in custody.