TWO cars were damaged in a smash close to the town centre.

The collision , happened in Coe Street, near the junction with Cochrane Street, at about 9.40am today.

A silver VW Passat sustained serious damage in the accident, including the loss of its bumper and nearside headlight.

A black Ford Focus Zetec was also damaged in the crash.

Both vehicles were driven by male drivers. Neither was seriously injured.

Fazil Khan, aged 42, from Great Lever, was driving the Volkswagen.

He said he was 'shaken' by the collsion.

There were no passengers in either car.