Three children have been seriously injured after a car reportedly mounted the pavement outside a school near Wigan.
A 13 year-old, a 14 year-old and another child whose age is unknown were taken to hospital following the incident outside Up Holland High School in West Lancashire.
The collision occurred shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday (January 8).
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We are investigating after children were injured in a collision with a car outside a high school in Upholland yesterday.
"We were called at 15:34 hours on Wednesday (8 January) to reports a car had mounted the pavement outside Upholland High, injuring three school pupils.
"The 13 and 14 year olds suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital.
"A 40 year old woman has this afternoon (Thursday) been arrested on suspicion of wounding a dangerous driving and is currently in police custody."
They added: "We are working closely with the school and patrols will be increased in the area around school opening and closing times.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to call 101 quoting log number 887 of 8 January."
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