Man taken to hospital after crash involving Audi

A man has been taken to hospital following a crash in Hyde. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle smash in Stockport Road, Gee Cross, shortly after 7.45am today (Monday).

Police, firefighters and paramedics attended the scene. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police. Pictures from the scene show damage to an Audi vehicle.

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Following the crash, the road was shut by police and Stagecoach bus services had to be diverted.

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We attended the scene of an RTC following a 999 call at 07.46. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital."

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers attended the scene after receiving a report of a crash involving two vehicles.

Stagecoach Manchester & Wigan tweeted: "Route 202. Due to a Police incident on Stockport Road, the service will travel along Market Street in Hyde to the roundabout where the service will start.

"Sorry to say but the service will not be able to travel to Gee Cross. Sorry if this is affecting your journey with us today."

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "At 7.45am on Monday 20 June firefighters were called out to a road traffic collision on Stockport Road, Hyde. Two fire engines, one from Ashton Fire Station and one from Hyde Fire Station attended the scene where they used cutting equipment to release a male casualty trapped in one of two cars involved.

"The casualty was then taken to Tameside Hospital by North West Ambulance Service. Crews remained at the scene for approximately 30 minutes.”

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