BREAKING: Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in Rochdale

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 22:44

By Adam Clark

Credit: David Murphy / Roch Valley Radio

Emergency services on scene amid reports of 'serious incident' in at a key road junction in Rochdale.

Manchester Road is closed in both directions at the junction with Edinburgh Way & Roch Valley Way.

Videos on social media show several police vehicles on scene with road taped off, with our photographer's picture showing a car on its roof.

Roch Valley Radio has approached Greater Manchester Police for comment.

Live updates from the scene, in our live blog below:

22:50

Adam Clark

Our photographer has sent us these photos from the scene.

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