BREAKING: Reports of man 'being electrocuted by pylon close to M60' in Wythenshawe

Police have been called to reports of a man being electrocuted by a pylon close to the M60 in Wythenshawe.

The man is currently in a serious condition according to police.

The junction of Palatine Road, Princess Parkway has been closed and the public have been asked to avoid the area.

Greater Manchester Police tweeted: “Road closure southbound at the junction of Palatine Road, Princess Parkway.

“This is in relation to a report of a man having been electrocuted by a pylon close to the M60.

“The road has been closed as a precaution. The public are asked to avoid the area."

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Significant congestion on Princess Road southbound as cars are being let through single file past the incident @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/QoNq9e0TzU

There is a large police cordon around a wooded area just past the M60 junction with Princess Road @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/JgxJRjbqu4

Reporter James is live at the scene (desktop readers, this Facebook Live video works best on mobile).

Routes 101/103/111. We are expecting delays to these services due to congestion issues on Barlow Moor Rd as Princess Parkway is closed towards the Airport. The 101/103 are still diverting via Barlow Moor Rd and Palatine Rd in both directions. Sorry for any delays to your journey. pic.twitter.com/t6nicBMjTn

#INCIDENT | Road closure southbound at the junction of Palatine Road, Princess Parkway. This is in relation to a report of a man having been electrocuted by a pylon close to the M60. The road has been closed as a precaution. The public are asked to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/2hBeTSz0wY

The man is currently in a serious condition according to police.

The junction of Palatine Road, Princess Parkway has been