BREAKING: Rush hour delays as busy road is blocked following crash
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy road heading into Manchester following a crash. Officers have been called out to Ashton Old Road, near the border of Openshaw and Audenshaw, following a collision this morning .
Greater Manchester Police says the incident involves two vehicles. No serious injuries have been reported by the force. The road has been blocked off on the westbound carriageway since around 8.30am, between Rosina Street and Gransmoor Road. There is queueing traffic in the area, according to Inrix.Stagecoach is warning bus passengers to expect disruption. A spokesperson for Stagecoach Manchester wrote on Twitter: "Route 219.
"Due to a Police incident on Ashton Old Road we are diverting services heading towards Manchester only via Ashton Hill Lane, Fairfield Road to resume on Ashton Old Road at Morrisons. Stops between Trough and Morrisons will not be served." In a further tweet, the company said passengers could expect delays 'averaging 16 minutes'. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service have both been approached for further details.
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