LIVE: Major road closed as pedestrian airlifted to hospital following crash

A major road in Bolton has been closed after a crash 'between a vehicle and a pedestrian'.

Moss Bank Way is shut in both directions between Smithills Dean Road and Blackburn Road following the incident, which happened at about 3.35pm today (Friday).

A person was airlifted to hospital following the incident, police have confirmed.

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No details of their age or gender have been released at this time.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "GMP received a call at approximately 3.35pm today, Friday 17 March 2023, to reports of a road traffic collision on Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge in Bolton, between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

"Colleagues from NWAS, GMFRS and Helimed attended, airlifting a casualty to hospital.

"Moss Bank Way is closed in both directions up to Blackburn Road and Broad'o'th Lane whilst investigations are ongoing."

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An eyewitness has reported at least six police cars at the scene, which is near to Astley Bridge Park.

A58 Moss Bank Way, Bolton Road is closed in both directions between Smithills Dean Road and Blackburn Road due to an RTC Traffic diverting via Blackburn Road and Halliwell Road Allow extra time for your journey #TfGMTraffic@arrivanorthwest @VisionBus pic.twitter.com/J6sNzjpbf1

Greater Manchester Police has issued a statement on this incident. A spokesperson said:

GMP received a call at approximately 3.35pm today, Friday 17 March 2023, to reports of a road traffic collision on Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge in Bolton, between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Colleagues from NWAS, GMFRS and Helimed attended,