A pedestrian has died following a collision with a bus on a major road in Stockport, police have confirmed. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash on the A6 Buxton Road in Heaviley, near Winifred Road, at around 10.40am today (Friday, October 30).
Emergency services at the scene
The road has been closed while emergency services investigate the circumstances of the crash, and people have been urged to avoid the area. Pictures from the scene show a major emergency services presence, with police, ambulance and fire crews in attendance. Officers can be seen working behind a large cordon and privacy screen next to a Bee Network bus.
Greater Manchester Police has urged the public to make alternative travel arrangements as the road remains closed.
Police statement
A spokesperson for the force said: "Emergency services were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on A6 Buxton Road near Winifred Road, Stockport, at 10.40am today (30 October)."
"Sadly, the pedestrian, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road remains closed while investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision. Please avoid the area and make alternative travel arrangements where possible."
Bus service disruption
Bus operator High Peak said the road was expected to remain closed "for some time due to the nature of the accident". The incident has affected its 199 service, with passengers urged to make alternative travel arrangements.
In a post on X, the operator said: "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."
