LIVE: Major road taped off after reports of fatal crash – latest updates
A man died after being hit by a truck Manchester evening news understands.
The A56 Bury New Road is closed in both directions near the B6473 Radcliffe New Road, according to local traffic reports.
Emergency services were brought to the incident, with the North West Ambulance Service confirming that two ambulances were dispatched to the scene just after 1.24pm this afternoon.
A tent was set up at the crime scene.
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Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Brigade have been contacted for more information.
In a tweet, Transport for Greater Manchester said: “The A56 Bury New Road/B6473 Radcliffe New Road. Due to a road traffic accident, there are road closures at this intersection.
“Alternative transport routes via M60/M66, Moss Lane or Higher Lane. Expect delays, reschedule your journey.”
According to traffic site INRIX: “Reports of heavy traffic following an accident on the A56 Bury New Road in both directions around the B6473 Radcliffe New Road.”
We will bring you the latest updates below.
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19:25Stephen Topping
The officers continue to investigate
The police are still on site after the deadly collision in the afternoon.
Read more about the incident here.
18:32Stephen Topping
road remains closed
Bury New Road remains closed in both directions near the scene of the accident and traffic is approaching Radcliffe New Road.
18:19Ramazani Mwamba
The MEN have asked GMP for comment
The MEN have contacted the police for more information about the serious collision and will update the blog as soon as possible.
17:38Ramazani Mwamba
More police officers arrived at the scene
17:24Ramazani Mwamba
Pedestrians are now allowed to walk down Bury New Road
17:04Ramazani Mwamba
Traffic is backed up on the surrounding streets
16:54Ramazani Mwamba
The MEN understand that the collision is fatal
16:47Ramazani Mwamba
A few images of the scene taken by our photographer
16:33Ramazani Mwamba
Local resident says houses at busy intersection ‘shake’
16:26Ramazani Mwamba
Queues form along Radcliffe New Road
16:16Ramazani Mwamba
Cars coming from Bury using the nearby road to avoid the scene
15:42Sophie Halle-Richards
“All I noticed were all the sirens”
15:42Sophie Halle-Richards
road remains closed
Bury New Road remains closed in both directions between Radcliffe New Road and Church Lane, according to INRIX.
15:38Sophie Halle-Richards
Large on-call presence
15:26Sophie Halle-Richards
Traffic is diverted from the scene of the accident
15:20Sophie Halle-Richards
15:17Sophie Halle-Richards
Statement by GMFRS
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:
Around 1.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 15th March) Two fire engines from Whitefield and Broughton Fire Station were called along with Leigh’s Technical Response Unit to reports of a road traffic accident on Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield.
Crews quickly arrived at the scene, where Greater Manchester Police are handling the incident.
15:14Sophie Halle-Richards
On-site emergency services
14:54Sophie Halle-Richards
Statement by NWAS
A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1:24 p.m. and dispatched two resources to the scene.”
14:53Sophie Halle-Richards
Bury New Road closed in both directions
14:45Sophie Halle-Richards