Crash update: Serious accident closes Colne Road in Burnley

Motorists in Burnley are being advised to avoid the Colne Road area after a serious accident involving three cars.
Police at the scene on Colne Road. Photo: Lancashire PolicePolice at the scene on Colne Road. Photo: Lancashire Police
Police at the scene on Colne Road. Photo: Lancashire Police

It is believed a male driver collapsed at the wheel and struck two other vehicles. He was subsequently taken to hospital.

The two other drivers, one of which was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters and paramedics, suffered minor injuries.

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Colne Road is closed in both directions from Church Street to beyond Hebrew Road.

A police spokesman said the incident is on-going and drivers should expect the road to be closed for at least a few hours.