BREAKING: Parkhills Road closed in Bury after 'serious RTA' with passenger trapped in vehicle

Saturday, 27 November 2021 22:08

By Adam Clark

Parkhills Road is currently closed in Bury following a 'serious RTA'

Deputy Leader of Bury Council, Cllr Tamoor Tariq has said one passenger remains trapped in one of the vehicles.

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) are on scene alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) & North West Ambulance Service (NWAS).

A tweet from Cllr Tariq reads: "A very serious RTA on parkhills road. Emergency services have closed off the road near the parkhills junction.

"A passenger remains stuck in one of the vehicle & all possible is being done to help him by the fire service.

"Please keep clear from the area & expect increase presence"

MancTraffic say the road is blocked between Manchester Road & Brierley Street.

Traffic is heavy in the area.

Roch Valley Radio has approached GMP, GMFRS & NWAS for comment.

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