A driver who had suffered a ‘medical episode’ mounted a pavement and crashed into the front garden area of two Darwen businesses.

The incident happened earlier this afternoon (Monday August 21) on Railway Road where the driver had driven into the front of two properties.

The estate car came to rest in front of Scent Station and Scarlet Hair.

Emergency services were at the scene and nobody was seriously injured.

The businesses are closed on Mondays.

According to local businesses the driver had suffered a medical episode and lost control of the vehicle. There was damage to the front walls but initial assessment suggest there was no major damage to the properties.

The driver was taken to hospital and police said the incident was 'damage only'.