A number of road closures were in place in Bury this morning after a crash in the early hours.
A stretch of Brandlesholme Road towards Greenmount was shut off, as well as a stretch of Longsight Road – at the ‘fingerpost’ junction. Police said the closures were in place so ’emergency services can safely respond to an RTC’.
Officers first posted about the crash at around 3.30am. It has not yet been confirmed whether anyone was seriously injured, though the closures were in place through the early hours of the morning.
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes. A post on the GMP Bury North Facebook page said: “Road closures are in place in #Bury on Brandlesholme Road (B62) between Wood Road Lane and Shepherd Street and on Longsight Road at Hazel Hall Lane to ensure emergency services can respond safely to an RTC.
“This is likely to impact travel for several hours, including into rush hour. Motorists are encouraged to take alternative routes.”
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information this morning. The road re-opened just before 7am.
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10:12Ashlie Blakey
End of live coverage
We will end our live coverage of this incident here.
10:11Key Event
Police car involved in crash with officer taken to hospital
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said:
“A police car responding to an incident was involved in an RTC on Brandlesholme Road, Bury, at around 1:10am on 1 February 2024.
“There were no other vehicles involved and an officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries.”
06:56Key Event
Closures now lifted
According to traffic alert service Inrix, both Brandlesholme Road and Longsight Road are now fully open.
Traffic is now moving normally.
We are awaiting a full statement on this incident from GMP.
06:39Ashlie Blakey
Closures on Brandlesholme Road and Longsight Road
Brandlesholme Road is shut in both directions between Shepherd Street and Wood Road Lane.
Longsight Road is shut both ways from Hazel Hall Lane to Brandlesholme Road.
06:27Ashlie Blakey
Road closures to continue into rush-hour
Police say drivers should take alternative routes this morning.
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