Pregnant woman fighting for life as two sons and nephew also seriously hurt in horror M66 crash

A pregnant woman is fighting for her life in hospital following a horror crash on the M66 - which also left her two sons and nephew seriously hurt.

Frankie Hough, 38, and her two children, Tommy, nine and Rocky, two, were travelling along the motorway on Saturday afternoon when they were involved in the devastating smash. Frankie's nephew Tobias, four, was also a passenger.

A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene, between junctions three and four. He was detained on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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Friends have set up a GoFundMe page to support Frankie's family.

It is understood Frankie, Tommy, Rocky and Tobias - from Chadderton, Oldham - were transported to hospital via air ambulance.

"This is absolutely devastating for the family and their whole world has truly been turned upside down," the GoFundMe page reads.

"Julia & Frank (Frankie’s parents), Calvin (Frankie’s partner), Becci and Aaron (Tobias’s parents) Tom (Tommy’s father) are all frantically by their loved ones' sides. These next few weeks and months will be critical for the family and is absolutely traumatising for them all."

Friends are asking for members of the public to support them any way they can.

"Due to the intense injuries and critical conditions, I’m sure you will be aware that their closest loved ones cannot leave their bed side," the page reads.

"So I am asking you to find it in your kind hearts to please help my friend’s family by donating what you can. Any amount of donation will be a huge help for the whole family, no matter how big or small.

"All funds will go towards Frankie and the children’s recoveries as when they do awake, their lives