A major road in Tameside is closed this evening (November 20) after a pedestrian was struck by a car, police have confirmed.
Manchester Road in Audenshaw is currently shut. The closure is in place around the Snipe Retail Park.
Buses are also being diverted due to the closure. Stagecoach said: "Routes 7/216. Due to a Police incident on Manchester Road outside Snipe, services heading to Manchester are diverting via Moss Way, Audenshaw Road, Ashton Hill Lane, Market Street and resume at Droylsden. Stops on Manchester Road from Snipe to Droylsden will not be served.
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Police have since confirmed that the collision took place at around 6pm and the extent of the victim's injuries are unknown. Cops are urging drivers to find an alternative route.
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Everything you need to know
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Pedestrian hit by car taken to hospital with major Tameside road closed
Full statement from the fire service
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 6.30pm (on Monday, 20 November), one fire engine from Ashton was called to attend a road traffic collision between a car and a person on Manchester Road, Audenshaw.
“Our crews arrived quickly at the scene and worked with North West Ambulance to make the area safe before departing after approximately 20 minutes. One person was conveyed to hospital by NWAS paramedics.”
One person hospitalised
One person has been hospitalised, it has been confirmed.
We will bring you the full statement from the Fire Service in the next few moments...
More photos from the scene
Another view of the scene
Here are some more images from our M.E.N. photographer at the scene.
Delays around incident not too severe
Traffic data shows there is some congestion immediately around the area closed, but it does not stratch beyond the junction of Manchester Road and Lord Sheldon Way. The M60 is clear in the area for anyone hoping to travel on the eastern side of Greater Manchester tonight.
Extent of closure
Google Maps is suggesting the closures is on the eastbound side of the road (heading towards Manchester), and stretches from Park Road to Snipe Way.
Four police cars in attendance
Four police cars are in attendance at the scene, the M.E.N. understands.
Bus diversions remain in place
Routes 7/216. Due to a Police incident on Manchester Rd outside Snipe, services heading to #Manchester are diverting via Moss Way, Audenshaw Rd, Ashton Hill Lane, Market St and resume at #Droylsden. Stops on Manchester Rd from Snipe to Droylsden will not be served pic.twitter.com/fTPUd4KSIL
— Stagecoach Manchester (@StagecoachGM) November 20, 2023
Photos from the scene
Our M.E.N. photographer has been at the scene of this incident, and this is how it looks.
Statement from police
We have a full statement from the police on this incident. It says: "Greater Manchester Police are currently responding to a road traffic collision believed to be involving a car and pedestrian at around 6pm today (Monday 20 November 2023) on Manchester Road in Audenshaw, Tameside.
"Enquiries are ongoing at this time to determine the extent of the injuries sustained, with other emergency services at the scene to provide further specialist support and treatment.
"As a result, road closures are expected to continue, and drivers are asked to find alternative routes this evening."
