LIVE: Major road taped off by police following serious collision - updates

A main road in Oldham has been sealed off this afternoon following reports of a horror collision.

Emergency services have been scrambled to A671 Rochdale Road, which has been closed in both directions between Crompton Street and A6048 Featherstall Road North. The condition of those involved is currently unknown.

Traffic is building in the area, with travellers facing diversions due to the closure.

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Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information.

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Drivers are facing large queues in the area surrounding Rochdale Road and Crompton Street as traffic diverts around the cordon, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix.

Bus services in the area are being diverted around the cordon.