LIVE as major road closed with emergency services on scene after 'serious accident'

A major Stockport road has been closed northbound this morning following a 'serious accident'.

Emergency services are on the A34 Kingsway near Cheadle on Wednesday (February 26). The road is closed between B5358 Wilmslow Road (Cheadle Royal) to A560 Gatley Road (Gatley Traffic Lights), with queues building.

Witnesses report a huge emergency services presence with police, fire crews, and paramedics on the scene. It is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured in the collision.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have been contacted for more information.

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The Manchester Evening News understands the collision involved one vehicle.

Fire crews were called at around 6:20am this morning.

There are 'long delays' on the A34 northbound due to the road closure, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix.

The accident this morning is reported to have involved a lorry.

Good morning. There is a huge emergency services presence on Kingsway in Cheadle this morning following reports of a 'serious accident'. The road is closed in both directions with queues building .

We will keep you up to date on all developments in this blog.