Five-year-old seriously injured in Accrington crash

Two men in their 20s have been arrested

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 31st Aug 2025

Two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving - and driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

It's after a crash in Accrington on Friday afternoon which has left a five year old child with serious injuries.

We're told the driver of the car failed to stop.

In a statement, police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a child pedestrian was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on ­­­­­­­­­Belfield Road, Accrington.

"Our officers were called to ­­­­­­­­­Belfield Road at 5:44pm on Friday 29th August following reports a child had been involved in a collision with a white Toyota Prius.

"The child, a five year old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains at this time. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

"The driver of the Prius failed to stop following the collision, and as part of our enquiries we have made two arrests.

"Two 20 year old men from Accrington have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

"They currently remain in custody whilst enquires are being conducted.

"If you witnessed this collision, have any information, or any CCTV/dashcam footage that could assist us in our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log 1144 of 29th August or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]."

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