BREAKING: Police close off major city centre road following crash - latest updates

Part of a busy city centre road has been closed off this rush hour following a collision. Officers are at Fairfield Street, near to the inner ring road at Pin Mill Brow, this evening (May 24).

The road is currently closed off heading from Ardwick towards Manchester Piccadilly. Drivers are being warned to expect delays in the area.

An update from the Inrix traffic monitoring system said: "A635 Fairfield Street Westbound blocked, heavy traffic due to police incident from A665 Pin Mill Brow to B6469 Fairfield Street." Several police cars are currently in attendance.

READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community

Yellow evidence markers have also been placed on the road. Further details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Emergency services have been approached for comment.

This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.

Get the latest headlines here

READ NEXT:

Man accused of causing pregnant mum's death in M66 horror crash granted bail

'Absolute chaos at Manchester Airport - just seen my Ryanair flight fly over my head as I'm queuing outside'

Manchester bar named the best in the UK

Man charged with attempted murder as 37-year-old remains in critical condition

Man arrested at Manchester Airport as he prepared to jet off on 'sunny all-inclusive holiday'

A big tow truck has arrived to remove a vehicle within the cordon - understand the road has been closed since around 2pm due to the incident @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/3xNbvVeHVv

Greater Manchester Police says the closure follows a crash between a HGV and a bike at around 1.40pm.

A male cyclist has been taken to hospital.

No arrests have been made, and the driver stayed at the scene, GMP says.

The