A 22-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash has been released under investigation.

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a three-car crash on Hard Lane, Dentons Green, a short distance from the Abbey pub at around 7.30pm on Monday.

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Police sealed off a stretch of the road, near to the junction with Rainford Road.

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A black BMW had been in collision with a white Ford Focus and a blue Ford Focus at the junction near Speakman Road.

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Police at the scene

A spokesman for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed firefighters had been called to make the scene safe.

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One of the cars being recovered

The driver of the BMW, a 22 year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of a controlled drug (Class B) and driving without due care and attention and taken to custody.

A police spokesman said that the man has been released under investigation.