A MAN has been arrested following a crash involving three cars on Sunday night.

The smash happened on Blackbrook Road, near to the junction with Chain Lane, Blackbrook, at 9.20pm.

A police spoksman said a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He remains in police custody.

Onlookers at the scene report that three Ford Fiestas were involved.

Police are investigating whether one of the Fiestas struck the rear of another near the traffic lights. The third car involved was possibly a parked car.

Pictures show the cars damaged at the scene at about 9.45pm.

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Police at the crash scene on Blackbrook Road (Pics by Robbob)

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Police, fire service and paramedics were called along with recovery vehicles.

One of the drivers was taken to hospital, however, there are not believed to be any serious injuries.