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Pram baby killed in crash

A BABY was thrown over a wall and killed when a car collided with its pram.

Police in Wigan are appealing for witnesses following the collision just before 1.30pm in Upholland Road, Billinge, today.

A Renault Clio was travelling along the road when it is believed to have collided with a lamp-post.

The car then crashed into the pram containing the baby, which was thrown over a nearby wall. The baby suffered fatal injuries in the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman who was pushing the pram, who was not the baby's mother, was also injured. She was taken to Wigan Royal Infirmary for treatment for her injuries.

Police, ambulance and fire crews attended and the road was closed between Longshaw and Main Street while officers examined the scene.

Anyone who saw this incident is asked to call Area 1 Road Policing Unit on 0161 856 7201.