A58 Halifax Road in Littleborough closed after late-night crash - latest updates

The A58 Halifax Road in Littleborough has been closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision late on Friday night. The incident was confirmed just after 12.30am.

The A58 is closed both ways between the junction for Pennine Way and the turn-off for Turvin Road. Motorists are urged to seek an alternative route via the M62 in the meantime.

There was no information immediately available on the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether there are any resulting injuries. There was also no anticipated reopening time.

Posting to Twitter at 12.33am, Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Heading east out of GM? A58 Halifax Road, Littleborough Currently closed in both directions between Pennine Way and Turvin Road. This is due to an RTC. Please seek an alternative route via M62."

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Posting to Twitter at 12.33am, Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Heading east out of GM? A58 Halifax Road, Littleborough Currently closed in both directions between Pennine Way and Turvin Road. This is due to an RTC. Please seek an alternative route via M62."