Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
Seamus McDonnell

Police close road in Wythenshawe as emergency crews rush to scene of crash

Police have closed a road in Wythenshawe following a crash.

Moorcroft Road has been shut in both directions near the junction with Button Lane since around 4pm.

In a tweet, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) warned drivers to stay away from the area if possible.

Traffic monitoring website Inrix has reported that the collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.

A spokesperson for TfGM said: "Moorcroft Road, Wythenshawe, is closed in both directions at the junction with Button Lane.

"This is due to a collision.

"Local buses will be diverting, please check with the operator.

"Use an alternative route if you are heading this way."

Transport for Greater Manchester warned drivers to stay away from the area (Manchester Evening News)

The M.E.N. has approached Greater Manchester Police for more information on this incident.

Moorcroft Road is cordoned off close to the junction with Baycroft Grove.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.