NO-ONE was injured after a two car crash in Widnes.

A collision happened at the junction of Victoria Road and Ashley Road shortly before 5.30pm last night.

A small amount of smoke was coming from one of the vehicles.

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A fire engine was positioned to fend off traffic before firefighters gained access to the smoking vehicle's engine.

A firefighter used a hose reel jet to cool down the engine and make the vehicle safe.

A thermal imaging camera was used to monitor its temperature.

Firefighters also made the other vehicle involved in the collision safe.

No-one is believed to have been injured as a result of the collision.

No-one was taken to hospital.