POLICE are urging witnesses to come for-ward after an accident in Nelson on Friday night.

A silver Toyota Avensis and a blue Toyota Avensis collided in Carr Road at the junction with Norfolk Street at around 6pm.

The 20-year-old male driver of the silver car suffered shock and bruising to his chest and the 42-year-old driver of the blue car suffered a shoulder and spine injury.

Both were taken to Burnley General Hospital for treatment.

Sgt Martin Bishop, of Colne's Road Policing Unit, said: "We are looking for any witnesses that saw the accident."

Witnesses should contact PC Mick Row on 01282 472486.