LIVE updates as police close main road in Wigan after crash involving motorbike

A main road in Wigan is closed off this morning after a crash involving a motorbike.

The A577 Orrell Road in the Orrell area is currently closed off in both directions, according to traffic alert service Inrix. It is shut near the Raj Gate Indian restaurant, close to the road's junction with Greenford Close.

Traffic is being diverted around the closure. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to the road-traffic collision at around 4.45am this morning.

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The crash involved a motorbike. No further details on any injuries or any other vehicles involved have been released at this stage.

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The closure is causing congestion on some surrounding roads.

Traffic is heavy on Church Street, Sefton Road and Moor Road.

The A577 Orrell Road is closed in both directions.

It is shut from Church Street to Greenford Close, according to traffic alert service Inrix.