Major Manchester city centre junction closed after crash

A major Manchester city centre crossroads is cordoned off this morning following a car crash.

Drivers and bus passengers are being warned of disruption following the smash at the junction of Swan Street, Shudehill and Rochdale Road at the edge of the Northern Quarter.

Pictures from the scene show two badly damaged cars which appear to have crashed close to the Pot Kettle Black cafe. Emergency services remain at the scene.

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Several bus services have been diverted as the cordon drivers are unable to get to Shudehill bus station.

An earlier crash at the junction of Oldham Street, Church Street and Dale Street was also causing disruption, but that has now cleared.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.

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The junction is now reopen. Bus services are back to normal.

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Following this morning's diversions, due to two road traffic collisions, services have now resumed their normal routes.

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The damaged cars are being removed on a tow truck now. Hopefully it won't be long before the road is reopened.

Clear up is beginning on the junction of Swan Street and Rochdale Road after the earlier collision @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/rv3u7X0PAf

One lane is open at the junction, but as you can see in this video, traffic is backing up.

This is the city centre road that is closed in most directions following an overnight crash @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/UD59DYyb2S

Our reporter Will Morgan at the scene. He's just filed these pics of the damaged cars.

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