BREAKING: Crash shuts two lanes of major Greater Manchester road - latest updates

Two lanes on East Lancashire Road are closed due to a crash this morning.

The incident has happened at the junction with Atherleigh Way, in Wigan. East Lancashire Road connects the Greater Manchester borough with Salford, with Atherleigh Way itself connecting Leigh to Bolton.

The incident was reported by Transport for Greater Manchester shortly before 11am on Sunday morning. The organisation has released its advice on the incident.

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A statement from TfGM said: "2 of 3 lanes closed westbound along A580 East Lancashire Road jct of A579 Atherleigh Way due to a RTC. This incident is passable, please approach with care & caution and allow more time for your journey if headed this way."

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These images have just been shared by Carl Haslam, the Commander of Farnworth fire station. He says the victims have been taken to hospital as a precaution.

Good work from @manchesterfire @TRU_Manchester @NWAmbulance and @gmpolice this morning on a #RTC on the #EastLancs. Casualties conveyed to hospital for precautionary checks. #FDS pic.twitter.com/I2IQaaXFhd

Inrix has just confirmed that all lanes on this incident have now reopened, but traffic is still heavy in the area.

It said: "People slowing to look at accident on the opposite side and earlier accident on A580 Westbound from A579 Atherleigh Way to East Lancashire Road. All lanes have been re-opened."

The Manchester Evening News understands that this incident involves two vehicles,