A cyclist has been rushed to hospital with a head injury following a collision on a major route into Manchester.
Police say a driver has failed a breathalyser and drugs test following the incident - and has been arrested.
The A5079 Kingsway was closed inbound from Moseley Road this morning due to the incident involving a car and a cycle.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the scene on Kingsway at 6.22am.
They say a male patient suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital.
North West Ambulance Service were called out, and arrived at the scene at 6.35am.
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Two fire engines, one from Withington and one from Gorton, attended the scene and left the scene at 7.26am.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) tweeted : “Travel Update: A5079 Kingsway is closed inbound from Moseley Road roundabout to Slade Lane junction (Levenshulme). Please use an alternative route.”
TfGM later tweeted to say the road was reopened at 8.56am.
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