Woman fights for life following serious collision while strolling pram

A woman is fighting for her life after she was reportedly hit by a car while walking a pram with two children inside.

A woman is fighting for her life and two young children have been injured following a serious collision in Melbourne’s west on Thursday afternoon.

The woman was reportedly pushing a pram with two children inside while crossing Ballarat Rd near Duke Street in Braybrook when a car hit them about 3.40pm.

The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the two children suffered minor injuries.

A mother and her two children were hit in Melbourne's west on Thursday. Picture: 7News

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their inquires.

Ballarat Rd was shut in both directions while detectives investigated the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Woman fights for life following serious collision while strolling pram