Live Oldham updates as 'chemical incident' leaves roads closed and people urged to keep doors and windows shut

Emergency services are at the scene of an 'incident' in Greater Manchester this afternoon (Wednesday, April 23). West End Street and Chadderton Way are both shut to traffic in Oldham.

People living nearby are being urged to keep doors and windows closed.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Emergency Services are currently responding to an incident on West End Street in Oldham The public are advised to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed if nearby."

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "Chadderton Way in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident between A627 Oldham Way and A671 Rochdale Road. West End Street is also closed."

Emergency services have been contacted for comment.

We will bring you further updates as they become available.

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