Road shut in Tameside after reports of a crash

A road in Tameside is reportedly closed off this morning after a crash.

Mossley Road, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Mossley, is reportedly shut in both directions. Emergency services are believed to be on the scene near The Hartshead Inn.

It has not yet been confirmed how many vehicles are involved, or if anyone is seriously injured. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further details.

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Traffic is being diverted away from the area, with a bus service also on a diversion route. A tweet posted by First buses said: "SERVICE ALERT - 350 RTC Mosley Rd. Diversion via Manchester Rd, Stamford St, Darnton Rd, Mossley Rd in both directions."

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Mossley Road has now been fully reopened.

The car has been recovered.

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The 350 First bus is now back on its normal route.

A white Mercedes appears to have been involved in the crash.

The road is now partially blocked, with traffic being guided past the scene of the accident in one lane.

According to traffic alert service Inrix, Mossley Road is blocked between Old Road and Broadcarr Lane.

The 350 bus is taking a different route due to the crash.