Police cordon off main road beside retail park after cyclist hit by double decker bus - live updates

Emergency services are on the scene of a serious collision this evening after a cyclist was hit by a double decker bus. Police and paramedics have closed off Manchester Road (A635) near Audenshaw.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are also on the scene. There is a road closure in place in both directions currently.

The collision was reported beside the Snipe Retail Park. Buses are being diverted and the road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours this evening.

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Pictures from the scene show a cordon in place, with a number of police vehicles and ambulances. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further details on this incident.

This is a breaking incident. Updates to follow.

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The Manchester Evening News understands the collision this evening involved a bus and a female cyclist.

The condition of the cyclist or extent of the injuries suffered are unknown at this time.

We are awaiting further details from Greater Manchester Police.

Manchester Road has now opened on the outbound carriageway.

The inbound carriageway, towards Manchester city centre, remains shut with police at the scene.

Maps show Manchester Road is closed off in both directions this evening following the earlier collision.

The incident was reported beside the Snipe Retail Park at around 5.30pm.

Other nearby roads are seeing heavy congestion due to the ongoing incident.

The latest travel update, according to AA, says the crash was first reported at around 5.30pm. Police have been at the scene for