A serious accident has closed part of the A6 in Heaviley, Stockport, with a large emergency services response at the scene. Police have taped off the road between the Premier Inn Stockport South and Alma Lodge Hotel following the incident on Friday, October 30.
The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed by police. Photos from the scene show a large presence of police, ambulance and fire service personnel working behind a cordon on the road.
Road expected to remain closed
Bus operator High Peak has said the main road is expected to be closed "for some time due to the nature of the accident". The operator confirmed that the 119 bus service has been impacted and urged passengers to make other travel arrangements.
High Peak wrote on X: "Please be patient with our 199 service and drivers today. There has been a serious accident on the A6 at Heavily. The road will be closed for some time due to the nature of the accident, please make other travel arrangements if you need to. Sorry if you are affected by this HPB."
Traffic disruption in the area
Traffic maps show a large closure on the A6 Buxton Road in Heaviley, near Davenport. Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.
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