LIVE: Major road taped off after reports of fatal crash - latest updates

A man has died after being hit by a lorry, the Manchester Evening News understands.

The A56 Bury New Road is closed in both directions near to the B6473 Radcliffe New Road, according to local traffic alerts.

Emergency services have been scrambled to the incident, with the North West Ambulance Service confirming two ambulances were sent to the scene shortly after 1.24pm this afternoon.

A tent has been erected at the scene.

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Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service have been approached for more information.

In a tweet, Transport for Greater Manchester said: "The A56 Bury New Road/B6473 Radcliffe New Road. Due to a road traffic collision, there are road closures in place at this junction.

"Alternative traffic routes via M60/M66, Moss Lane or Higher Lane. Delays are expected, retime your journey."

According to traffic site, INRIX: "Reports of heavy traffic due to accident on A56 Bury New Road in both directions around B6473 Radcliffe New Road."

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A few more police cars have arrived on the scene. The cordon looks set to remain here for a while longer. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/S6Y8feLIWA

Pedestrians are now able to walk down Bury New Road, on the other side to where the collision took place. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/xwYydpgmos

Traffic is slow on surrounding roads while the cordon remains in place at rush hour. This is the scene at Stanley Road, outside Morrisons. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/Fo106ggsTG

The @MENnewsdesk understands the collision at Bury New Road in Whitefield is fatal. It’s believed a