POLICE are appealing for information about an accident involving two stolen cars.

A white Ford Escort and a red Vauxhall Cavalier estate collided in Sudell Road, Darwen, at 2.25am on Thursday.

The Cavalier is from the Sunnyhurst area of Darwen and the Escort was stolen from the Sudellside Street area of Darwen. Both drivers fled from the scene, and the police helicopter searched the area.

Anyone with any information should contact Darwen Police on 01254 701777.

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