A HERO mum lost her leg in a horror crash outside of a supermarket after throwing her baby to safety. 

Nurse Ruby Flanagan had gone shopping with her nan to an Aldi store in Bidson Moss Retail Park, in Wirral, on Monday afternoon.

Ruby, from Wallasey, Wirral, was carrying little Leon in his car chair over a zebra crossing when she was crushed between a silver Mercedes and a blue Volkswagen.

As soon as she realised they were in danger, she was able to throw the five-month-old out of harm’s way, according to sister-in-law Chelsea Clarke.

Horrified workers from nearby shops rushed to the mum's aid after the crash happened, before the emergency services arrived. 

Ruby, 24, was left with critical injuries and rushed to hospital, where doctors were forced to amputate her right leg and there are now fears she could also lose her other leg.

Chelsea said Ruby had been “traumatised” when she woke up after surgery and was worrying about how she and her partner Leon Clarke would be able to pay their mortgage and bills.

And she described her “hero” sister-in-law’s actions to save Leon’s life as “amazing”.

'BEST POSSIBLE RECOVERY'

She said: “Ruby has experienced life changing injuries, she has shattered her pelvis, her right leg has been amputated and her left leg has been fractured in multiple places. 

“She is awaiting several more operations and once over she will require a long rehabilitation process.  

“Ruby’s injuries may leave her in need of specialist medical care which could incur extremely high private medical bills, multiple therapies and prosthetics.

“Ruby’s home also needs adjustments made to ensure she has the best possible recovery and the most smooth transition back home when she can eventually return.”

Chelsea has since set up a GoFundMe page for Ruby, which has so far raised more than £40,000.

Ruby had been due to go back to work at Arrowe Park Hospital next month following maternity leave while her partner Leon will also be unable to work as he’ll need to care for their baby.

She added: “Ruby and Leon are the kindest caring people of people there is. They are amazing parents and would do anything for anyone.” 

“The hero that Ruby is to threw her baby boy who was in his car seat out of the way of the car and saved his life was amazing.”

Police are investigating the crash and said the driver of  Mercedes stopped at the scene and was assisting with their enquiries.

CCTV and witness enquiries into the incident are ongoing and they’ve appealed for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.

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