AN ELDERLY woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a road traffic accident in Padiham.

The 84-year-old was in collision with a Vauxhall Tigra as she crossed Sowerby Street in Padiham at around 10am today.

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Firefighters attended the scene near the Factory Shop and administered oxygen therapy and first aid.

Paramedics also attended the scene and found that the woman had suffered knee, hip and hand injuries.

She was taken to Airedale Hospital.