THE twins injured in a road accident yesterday were said by police to be stable today.

David and Matthew Howard, both 14, were injured after the accident on Thursday near a zebra crossing on High Street, Rishton.

The 14-year-olds, of Shelley Gardens, Great Harwood, were taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary where David was today in the Intensive Care Unit.

Police described their condition as stable.