A road has reopened following a crash which left several cars severely damaged.

Lancashire Police closed Preston New Road in Mellor last night (November 9) just before 9pm.

Police were called to the scene in Mellor last night Police were called to the scene in Mellor last night (Image: Submission)

The road was closed between Yew Tree Drive in Blackburn and Mire Ash Brow, which leads up to Mellor village.

A video seen by the Lancashire Telegraph shows two cars with severely damaged front ends and smoke coming from one of the vehicles.

It is believed three vehicles were involved in the crash.

It is believed three cars were involved in the crashIt is believed three cars were involved in the crash (Image: Submission)

Lancashire Police have been contacted for confirmation of details and further information.

They posted on social media this morning at around 7.15am to confirm the road had reopened.