Pensioner in 'critical condition' after car crash in Colne town centre

Emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a Honda and a blue Peugeot in Albert Road, Colne, shortly before 2pm yesterday.

Three ambulances were sent to the scene, along with a rapid response vehicle and a senior clinician. 

Police said the driver of the Honda had fallen ill at the wheel and collided with the other vehicle.

Paramedics took a man in his mid 70s to Royal Blackburn Hospital and said he is in 'critical condition'.

An ambulance spokesman said: "We received a call at 1.51pm and a male patient in his mid 70s has been taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital in a critical condition."

Police said an investigation is ongoing.

A police spokesman added: "A man has been taken ill at the wheel driving a Honda.

"We believe he collided with a blue Peugeot and emergency services are at the scene.

"Some road closures have been put in place."

Drivers travelling between Nelson and Colne face delays, particularly between Lord Street, Sutherland Street, Queen Street and Street Smith Street.

 Albert Road has reopened.

Hi everyone, Albert Rd in Colne has been CLOSED due to accident. All #Mainline services will turn left at The Crown and operate along North Valley Rd to Colne. From Colne services will operating via North Valley Rd to Whitewalls Drive.

— The Burnley Bus Company (@burnleybuses) May 31, 2018

#Witchway services will operate via North Valley Rd to Colne diverting past the Bus Station to Market Street. Returning from Colne they will divert via Market Street and North Valley Rd.

— The Burnley Bus Company (@burnleybuses) May 31, 2018