A major road has been closed after the emergence of a 'large' sink hole.
Greater Manchester Police have issued an alert to motorists as a result.
They are being asked to avoid the area.
Vehicles are now being turned around, according to reports.
The alert is in force on Barton Dock Road in Stretford, Trafford, where a stretch of pavement has collapsed close to the Kelloggs factory.
The busy road runs to EventCity and the intu Trafford Centre.
Trafford councillor Mike Cordingley came across the hole while out jogging this afternoon.
He took these pictures - but it's not known whether the damage has worsened since.
The road has now been closed by police.
It's been closed since 5.50pm, according to reports, and three bus services are being diverted, the X50, 150 and 250.
Coun Cordingley said the road could be undermined.
He said: "It is not a wide hole but it's very deep - around 6ft.
"I would like to be reassured that the road is safe.
"We do not know when it happened.
"Technically it's the pavement but it's mixed with a cycle lane."
No further information was revealed.
It's understood engineers have been alerted.
GMP Stretford issued a warning on Twitter later on Wenesday evening.
The road has now been closed.
Officers said: "Barton Dock Road near Kelloggs temporarily closed due to a large sink hole.
"Please avoid the area!"
Reports on social media suggest all traffic has come to a stop.
