BREAKING: Road blocked and air ambulance scrambled after pedestrian hit by vehicle - live updates

Police have blocked off a main road in Bolton this afternoon after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Emergency services are in attendance currently on the A58 Moss Bank Way, with the eastbound side of the road closed.

An air ambulance was also seen flying overhead following the incident earlier this afternoon. It has been confirmed a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a vehicle on the busy road, close to Sharples Park and the Asda supermarket.

Traffic service Inrix has reported that congestion is building due to the temporary closure in place from A6099 Halliwell Road to A666 Blackburn Road.

This is a live incident. Updates below.

READ NEXT:

Two women treated by paramedics after crash on busy city centre road

Arson attack at former home of Coleen Campbell - hours after she was jailed for her role in the killing of ex-husband - probed by cops

Man held pregnant woman at gunpoint days after failed bank robbery attempt

'Out of control' mob found guilty of brutal street stabbing which claimed life of dad

A year on from war, how Greater Manchester wrapped its arms around Ukraine and her people

We understand the scene has now cleared following the earlier collision.

We will continue to bring you any further updates.

Inrix has now reported the road is closed in both directions.

"A58 Moss Bank Way in both directions closed due to accident between Thorns Close and Broad O Th Lane. Traffic is coping well."

The latest update from live traffic service Inrix says: "A58 Moss Bank Way Eastbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from A6099 Halliwell Road to A666 Blackburn Road.

"Road blocked to allow an air ambulance to attend."

The North West Ambulance Service has confirmed an ambulance and air