LIVE: Greater Manchester road CLOSED after girl 'hit by lorry' - latest updates

Police have closed off a Greater Manchester road following reports of a serious collision. Moor Road in Orrell, Wigan, is closed in both directions this morning (May 13).

The road is shut between Munro Avenue and Wentworth Gardens, according to Inrix. It follows a collision involving a girl and a lorry, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.

The girl was taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening. Officers were called out to the scene shortly before 8am.

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Drivers are warned to expect delays on surrounding roads. The closure is also affecting the 665, 666, 667, 961, 962 and 963 bus services.

A spokesperson for Stagecoach Manchester posted on X (formerly Twitter): "We are sorry to report that due to a serious RTC on Moor Road in Orrell the road is closed, surrounding roads are heavily congested and services are expected to be delayed significantly, please allow extra time for journeys this morning."

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North West Ambulance Service says the girl involved did not suffer serious injuries in the collision.

A spokesman said:

"We were called at 07.44 to a report of RTC involving a truck and a pedestrian.

"A patient was taken to hospital - not seriously injured."

The road remains closed between Wentworth Gardens and Munro Avenue, according to Inrix.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed the closure follows a collision involving a girl and a lorry.

Officers were called out to attend shortly before 8am today.

The girl was rushed to hospital.

Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The road remains closed in both directions following the