LIVE: Road closed by police after car hits cyclist - latest updates

A residential road has been closed off in Salford this evening (Monday, January 13) following a serious crash. A car reportedly struck a cyclist along Littleton Road earlier this afternoon.

Police and paramedics are currently at the scene beside Salford Sports Village, with a full road closure in place in both directions amid investigations.

It is understood the cyclist has been taken to hospital from the scene. Officers have taped off the road between Oaklands Road and Whitewater Drive.

Further details surrounding the incident have not yet been confirmed by police. GMP has been approached for a full statement.

This is a live incident. Updates to follow below.

Pictures from the scene this evening show a large cordon in place.

Officers remain at the scene and have also been seen going in and out of a double decker Bee Network bus at the scene. It is unclear if this vehicle is involved.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police remain at the scene of the collision this evening.

The force has not yet confirmed if any arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

Littleton Road is taped off in both directions for investigations to take place.

The cyclist involved has suffered 'serious injuries' in the collision, the M.E.N understands.

The biker was rushed to hospital from the scene.

Further details have not yet been confirmed.

Littleton Road has been closed off in both directions beside the Riverbank Park and Salford Sports Village this evening.

The map below shows the area of the road which is closed following the earlier collision.