Huge cordon in place on main road after 'crash involving HGV and cyclist'

A huge police cordon is in place on a main road in Cheetham Hill this morning.

Officers have taped off a stretch of Cheetham Hill Road, near the Manchester Fort retail park. The M.E.N understands officers are responding to a crash between a HGV and a cyclist.

Multiple police cars are stationed on the scene. Serious Collision Investigation Unit officers have been spotted carrying out investigations within the cordon.

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The road closure is in place near the Manchester Fort retail park.

Traffic is currently being diverted away from the area.

We have contacted GMP for a statement on this incident.

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The M.E.N understands that the crash this morning involved a HGV and a cyclist.

It has not yet been confirmed whether anyone is badly injured.