The family of a little girl who died in hospital after this week after a car crash on the A59 in Gisburn, have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their ‘perfect little princess.’

Five-year-old Alana Moscrop was a passenger in a Skoda Karoq when she was seriously injured after it collided with a Volkswagen Golf R on the A59 near to the old council yard on Thursday (May 21)

Five-year-old girl dies after A59 crash

Very sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services and medical staff, Alana died in hospital on Tuesday.

The family of Alana Moscrop, who has died after she was involved in a car crash on the A59 at Gisburn, have paid a moving tribute to the five year old

Alana’s family, who are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers, said: “On Tuesday afternoon our lives were changed forever. We lost our beautiful, fun, perfect little princess. She will forever be missed but never forgotten by mum, Natalie, dad, Andrew, twin brother Finn and everyone who was lucky enough to meet her.

“We are beyond broken-hearted without her, she was our loving bundle of energy and joy.”

The driver of the Skoda – a woman in her 60s, and a five-year-old boy, who was a passenger suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital for treatment. The driver of the Volkswagen, a man in his 20s also suffered serious injuries, and remains in hospital. He is being treated as a witness in the police investigation.

Sgt Laura Kendall of Lancashire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “My, and my team’s thoughts are very much with Alana’s family, and all those who knew and loved her. It’s clear from their tribute just how loved and adored she was, and it is devastating news that she has died.

“They have understandably asked for privacy at this terrible time, and I ask that people please respect that.

“Our enquiries into the collision are very much ongoing, and we are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or footage that could help us.

“Whilst we are appealing for information, I also make a request that this is passed on through the appropriate channels, and people refrain from speculating online or otherwise.

"Please remember that a little girl has lost her life, and a little boy and two adults remain injured. This collision has, and will continue to effect real people – and seeing unnecessary speculation online will only make matters more distressing for them.”

If you do have information or footage, please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0986 of 21st May.