A MAN lost control of his car and smashed into a wall on last night.

The 20-year-old was driving a Vauxhall Astra in East Park Road, Blackburn, at 9.30pm on Friday, when the accident happened.

No other vehicles were involved.

One fire crew attended to make the vehicle safe as smoke was coming from the engine, which was badly damaged in the accident.

Police and ambulance also attended and the driver was described as having minor injuries