LIVE: Major Manchester road CLOSED by police after serious incident - updates

Part of a busy east Manchester road has been closed off by police following a 'serious' crash that has left two men in hospital.

A section of Hyde Road, in Gorton, is closed this morning (April 22) following a crash involving two cars.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says two men were taken to hospital following the incident.

The road is understood to have been closed since at least 4.15am, following a collision overnight.

Hyde Road is currently shut in both directions between Parkdale Avenue and Chapman Street.

Sections of Hengist Street and Wellington Street have also been closed off this morning, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring service.

A GMFRS spokesperson said: “Just before 4am this morning (Tuesday, April 22), three fire engines from Gorton and Philips Park fire station were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars on Hyde Road, Manchester. Crews arrived quickly at the scene.

"Firefighters used spreading equipment, lighting and salvage sheets to get two men safely out of the vehicles, who were treated by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service at the scene and then taken to hospital. Firefighters were in attendance for around 50 minutes."

An update from Inrix said: "A57 Hyde Road in both directions closed, heavy traffic due to accident between Parkdale Avenue and Chapman Street.

"Sections of Hengist and Wellington Street are also closed."

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further details.

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There is heavy traffic surrounding the closure, according to Inrix.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service says two men were taken to hospital following a crash earlier this morning.

A spokesperson