DIVERSIONS IN PLACE IN IRLAM AFTER A ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION CLOSE TO THE LEISURE CENTRE

If you are travelling through Irlam and Cadishead this evening, you should be aware that there has been a serious road traffic collision on Liverpool road close to the Leisure Centre which has resulted in the road being closed by emergency services as they deal with the incident.

A stretch of Liverpool Road is closed between Lathom Road and Victoria Road.

We are told that the incident thought to have involved 3 vehicles happened shortly after 5:20pm.

It is being reported that traffic is being diverted along Cadishead Way (A57) and Fairhills Road.

Additionally bus service provider 'Go North West' have diverted the number 67 and 100 busses.

Please avoid the area if you can for the time being as delays are expected and at present it is unclear how long the road will be closed for.

Earlier this morning (21st November) there was another report of a another vehicle being involved in a collision with a stationary van close to the current scene. The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene before emergency services arrived.

We are trying to obtain more information and will update accordingly.