MOTORISTS were urged to avoid Manchester Road in Barnoldswick this morning after a car was crashed into a wall.

A police spokesman said a grey Seat Ibiza crashed close to Gillians Lane at around 7.20am.

He said: “A woman fled the scene and left the car in the road.

“The car is now stuck in the road and blocking one lane, all motorists have been advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes when travelling this morning.”