Accident in Oldham expected to cause delays for commuters

Police, Fire and Ambulance Services attended and the body of a man was recovered

Emergency services are dealing with a collision in Oldham this morning.

The crash is reported to have happened on Lees Road in the town.

As a result of this a part of Lees Road is closed in both directions between Balfour Street and Clarksfield Street.

It's causing disruption for public services with transport bosses warning of disruption on buses and trams this morning.

Transport For Greater Manchester tweeted:

"Due to an RTC there is currently a closure in place on Lees Road, Oldham in both directions between Balfour Street and Clarksfield Road. Please use an alternative route."

Due to an RTC there is currently a closure in place on Lees Road, Oldham in both directions between Balfour Street and Clarksfield Road. Please use an alternative route. #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) February 15, 2019

The road has since reopened.

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