A main road in Salford was closed by police this morning following a serious incident. Great Cheetham Street East Broughton Village was closed after an incident in the early hours.
Police attended the scene and blocked the road in both directions, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed, but a spokesperson confirmed that the Serious Crash Unit (SCIU) is investigating.
The road was closed from the junction with Bury New Road to Leicester Road, outside the Asda supermarket. Photos show a large police scene with a forensic tent in the middle of the road.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information. The road reopened at 9am.
A reporter and photographer are on site. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on this incident.
09:21Imogen Clyde-Smith
According to reports, the incident happened in the early morning hours
People living near the scene of the accident on Great Cheetham Street East said it happened around 1.30am. The incident is believed to have been a serious accident.
08:54Imogen Clyde-Smith
The police car that was testing has now been recovered and the road has been reopened
The black Mercedes that the police were testing has now been recovered and the road has been reopened.
08:36Imogen Clyde-Smith
Police repeatedly drive cars up and down the road within the cordon
Officers have been seen repeatedly driving a black car up and down the road within the cordon on Great Cheetham Street East
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Another view of the cordon on Great Cheetham Street East
This is the view of the cordon from the end of Bury New Road, near McDonald’s.
Great Cheetham Street East remains taped off between Leicester Road and Bury New Road.
08:11Imogen Clyde-Smith
Entrance to the Asda supermarket has been taped off
Bevendon Square, where the Asda store entrance is, has also been cordoned off by police.
08:07Imogen Clyde-Smith
More photos from the scene
Police evidence markers are pictured at the scene in Great Cheetham Street East.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is handling the incident. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
08:02Imogen Clyde-Smith
Video shows the scene in Great Cheetham Street East
Several police cars were on site this morning. Great Cheetham Street East remains cordoned off and motorists are being diverted along nearby roads.
07:56Imogen Clyde-Smith
Our reporter Tom is on site
Great Cheetham Street East remains cordoned off with multiple police officers on scene.
07:44Imogen Clyde-Smith
Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) handling the incident
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is dealing with the incident in Great Cheetham Street East.
The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
07:26Imogen Clyde-Smith
Awaiting a GMP declaration
We have contacted GMP for a statement regarding this incident.
As soon as we have more details, we will update this live blog.
07:24Imogen Clyde-Smith
Great Cheetham Street East in Broughton Village has been cordoned off
GThe Cheetham Street East area in Broughton Village has been cordoned off by police near the junction with Leicester Road. The activities were concentrated outside the Asda supermarket, where there is a forensic tent.
07:18Imogen Clyde-Smith
Photos from this morning’s scene
A huge forensic tent has been set up outside the Asda store in Higher Broughton.
Great Cheetham Street East in Broughton Village has been cordoned off with a police scene. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.