A WOMAN escaped with only a minor injury after a crash where one car ended up on its roof.

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Police were called to Prescot Road at the junction with Lugsmore Lane at around 6.25pm to reports of a crash between a grey BMW 216D and a Ford BMAX.

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The Ford was on its roof, but all involved managed to get out of both vehicles safely.

A police spokesperson said: "One woman suffered a minor injury from the crash, and paramedics attended, as did two fire engines.

"Prescot Road and Lugsmore Lane were closed close to the scene until 9.53pm."