A MAN was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after he was involved in a three-car crash in Accrington.

Police said they were called at 12.35pm and found a silver Mercedes, a grey Toyota and a Ford had collided with each other in Burnley Road - and the road was closed until 2pm.

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An ambulance spokeswoman said the man was unconscious when he was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital but his injuries are still unclear.