LIVE: Ripponden Road closed in both directions following ‘serious’ incident – latest updates

VaselineMay 18, 2024

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LIVE: Ripponden Road closed in both directions following ‘serious’ incident – latest updates

There is a large emergency service response in Oldham this evening (May 18) following reports of a collision involving a motorbike.

Police and fire crews were called to the scene on Ripponden Road at around 5pm today.

A fire engine attended to assist with the incident involving a motorbike. It is not yet clear if there are any injuries.

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It is understood the road remains closed while Greater Manchester Police continue their enquiries.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.

Follow our blog below for live updates on this incident…

19:41Amy Walker

GMP Oldham are advising motorists advised to avoid the area

In a post on their Facebook page, GMP Saddleworth and Lees said: “Our officers are dealing with a serious road traffic collision which occurred earlier this afternoon on Ripponden Road in #Oldham.

“There are road closures and it is recommended to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

“Thank you for your cooperation.”

19:24Amy Walker

An air ambulance was seen at the scene

The Manchester Evening News received reports of an air ambulance at the scene, along with three ambulances.

19:18Amy Walker

Warnings of blocked junction following the crash with drivers advised to use the J21

19:11Amy Walker

Road closed in both directions

Inrix, a traffic monitoring service, said Ripponden Road (A672) is closed in both directions.

Posting on their website, they said: “A672 Oldham Road closed in both directions, traffic backed up due to incident from M62 J22 (Rishworth Moor) to A640 (Denshaw Crossroads) Denshaw Crossroads.”

19:05Key event

Statement from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just before 5pm today (Saturday, May 18), fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Ripponden Road, Oldham.

“A fire engine from Oldham quickly attended the incident involving a motorbike.

“Crews quickly arrived at the scene and worked with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to secure the vehicle and area.

“Firefighters were in attendance for approximately forty-five minutes.”

VaselineMay 18, 2024

0 1 minute read

GMP Oldham are advising motorists advised to avoid the area

An air ambulance was seen at the scene

Warnings of blocked junction following the crash with drivers advised to use the J21

Road closed in both directions

Statement from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

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