A main road near Bury has been shut off this afternoon (Monday, October 26) following a serious crash involving three vehicles.
A stretch of Rochdale Road in Edenfield is currently cordoned off. Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 11.25am this morning.
Police statement on the collision
In a statement, a Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 11.24am today to Rochdale Road, Edenfield, to a report of a collision. The road is currently closed while the emergency services deal with the collision involving three vehicles."
The spokesperson added: "We ask that you avoid the area and choose a different route for your journey."
Traffic impact and advice
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area, with residents reporting heavy traffic on surrounding roads.
Emergency crews remain at the scene, and the road closure is expected to stay in place while the incident is dealt with.
