Mancunian Way and Oxford Road CLOSED due to 'rescue of a person' on busy road

The Mancunian Way was closed for over an hour today as emergency services descended to 'rescue a person' on the busy road. Transport for Greater Manchester says the full length of the busy city centre road was closed from around 12pm.

Emergency services were called to the scene with pictures showing fire crews and police in attendance. Drivers were warned to expect delays while bus services were being diverted.

A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted at 12.10pm: "Due to an ongoing police incident, the Mancunian Way is closed full length and Oxford Rd is closed between the city centre and Booth Street - both in each direction. Most bus services are diverted via Upper Brook St."

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The fire service confirmed it is supporting police on the incident. A spokesman said: “At around 12pm on Wednesday, September 6, fire crews were called to support with GMP with a rescue of person incident on Mancunian Way, Manchester.

“Fire engines from Manchester Central and Moss Side stations, as well as the technical response unit from Leigh, were quickly mobilised to the scene. GMFRS crews remain in attendance.”

Further details are yet to be confirmed by GMP. The roads reopened at around 1.20pm.

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Roads remain busy around Manchester city centre following the incident.

Both Mancunian Way and Oxford Road have now reopened.

UPDATE

Both roads have reopened.

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The fire service has confirmed it is supporting police on the incident.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and