EMERGENCY crews from across East Lancashire were today due to attend a fun day aimed at reducing the number of accidents involving young people.

Parents are being invited to bring their families to the event being run by Sudell and central Darwen's multi-agency Sure Start team, which will be held at the Union Street Health Centre, Darwen.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue team have pledged to give free smoke alarms and free fire safety advice to homeowners, as well as taking along Welliphant the mascot and a fire engine for youngsters to have a look at.

Police officers will also be attending to give talks on road safety, as well as additional offers of help, such as child car seat checks, talks on home safety and the opportunity for visitors to sign up for free first aid training.

Sue Reid, Sure Start management board chairman and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's executive member for social services, said she hoped the day would help keep their children safe.

The event was due to run until 4pm today.