A MAN has been arrested after a car crash in Great Harwood this afternoon.

The incident happened at around 12.10pm in Heys Lane and involved the driver of a green Volkswagen Polo reversing into a fence.

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Police said a 40-year-old from Great Harwood was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and is currently being held in custody.

Firefighter assistance was requested to deal with petrol on the road, and two fire engines and crews from Great Harwood and Hyndburn were sent.

A winch was used to haul the car back onto the road.