Bury Old Road shuts with police and paramedics on scene

Police closed off a stretch of a main road in Prestwich this morning after a man 'suffered a medical episode'.

Part of Bury Old Road was closed in both directions. It was shut near The Woodthorpe pub.

Police officers and paramedics were on the scene. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said a man had suffered a medical episode on the scene.

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Officers are assisting paramedics. Traffic was being diverted away from the area before the road reopened at around 9am.

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Our reporter on the scene says Bury Old Road has now fully reopened.

Emergency services have left the scene.

We have contacted the North West Ambulance Service for further details on this incident.

The road is cordoned off near The Woodthorpe pub.

A spokesperson for GMP said a man has suffered a medical episode on the scene.

The road closure is in place while paramedics respond.