DRIVERS face delays in Blackburn town centre following a car crash.

Police were called to a smash involving two cars on Higher Eanamat about 8.20am today.

Heavy traffic formed around the junction near Copy Nook, Higher Eanam and Higher Audley Street.

One lane of the A677 Copy Nook has been partially blocked westbound due to the accident.

Motorists travelling outside of Blackburn town centre, near Eanam and Higher Eanam, are being diverted into the bus lane.

Traffic coming down Furthergate, towards the town centre, is being diverted via Higher Audley Street and Higher Barn Street.