TWO cars have crashed in Blackburn town centre.

Two silver cars collided at the Darwen Street and Canterbury Street junction, under the railway bridge, just before 9pm.

Inspector Stuart Roberts said one person has suffered minor injuries and the road may be blocked off.

The fire service and an ambulance have been called to the scene.

Volunteers from the homeless charity Community Spirit were spotted at the scene trying to divert traffic around the crash.

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Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and use alternate roads.