LIVE: Greater Manchester road CLOSED following ‘serious accident’ – latest updates

VaselineMay 13, 2024

1 1 minute read

LIVE: Greater Manchester road CLOSED following ‘serious accident’ – latest updates

Police have closed a road in Greater Manchester following reports of a serious crash. Moor Road in Orrell, Wigan, is closed in both directions this morning (May 13).

The road is closed between Sefton Road and Wentworth Gardens, according to Inrix. Motorists are being warned to expect delays, including on surrounding roads such as Orrell Road.

The closure also affects bus services 665, 666, 667, 961, 962 and 963. A Stagecoach Manchester spokesperson posted on X (formerly Twitter): “We regret to report that due to a serious RTC on Moor Road from Orrell, the road is closed, the surrounding roads are heavily congested and services are expected to be significantly delayed, please. allow extra travel time this morning.”

READ MORE: Emergency crews at the scene after reports of a house fire in Bury – latest updates

Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed. Emergency services have been contacted for information.

This is a live event. Check out the latest updates below.

09:54Stephen Topping

The closure remains

Following the previous incident, the road remains closed in both directions.

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

(Image: Google Maps)

09:22Stephen Topping

“Traffic in queue”

Queues are forming in the area, according to Inrix.

The latest update from Inrix says: “Moor Road closed in both directions, traffic backed up due to accident from Wentworth Gardens to Sefton Road.”

Stagecoach Manchester tweeted earlier: “We regret to report that due to a serious RTC on Moor Road in Orrell the road is closed, surrounding roads are heavily congested and services are expected to be significantly delayed, please allow extra travel time this morning. “

09:09Stephen Topping