A major Blackburn road which was closed following an accident between two cars has now reopened.

Traffic diversions were in place on Stancliffe Street near the Havelock Pub.

Emergency Services were at the scene treating passengers at the side of the road around 2.50pm

Traffic heading towards Darwen has been diverted on to Princess Street.

The road closure  were in place for several hours but traffic flow has returned to normal with the vehicles removed.