BREAKING: Emergency services and underwater search team scrambled to Manchester Ship Canal near Eccles

The emergency services were this afternoon scrambled to a stretch of the Manchester Ship Canal near Eccles.

They were joined by a specialist underwater search and marine unit as they focussed on a stretch of water either side of Centenary Bridge, which crosses the canal between Eccles and Trafford Park.

The search teams could be seen entering the water and focussing on a stretch of water either side of the bridge.

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The response of the emergency services began this afternoon, and it included Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.

The North West based underwater search team also joined the operation close to Centenary Way.

Video from the scene showed a boat being lowered into the water. The emergency services' response was not affecting traffic in the area.

The M.E.N. has asked GMP and the the fire service for a comment.