A DRIVER needed to be cut free from a car after a two-vehicle smash in Hoghton.

The accident happened at 6.05pm on Monday at Riley Green Switch Road, Riley Green.

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Firefighters from Blackburn and Darwen were called to reports of a traffic collision where it was believed there were two people involved.

One person had escaped from their vehicle prior to the arrival of fire crews.

The second person was released by firefighters using cutters and spreaders.

Both were taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.