A major road has been closed near Manchester (Image: Daily Express)
Traffic has been thrown into chaos after a major road is closed off next a key UK motorway following a “serious crash” overnight.
Emergency services were called out to the A672 Oldham Road next to the M62 near Greater Manchester following a collision near Rishworth, West Yorkshire, earlier this morning, Tuesday, February 4.
The road is currently closed between the Turnpike, next to Booth Wood Reservoir, and junction 22 of the M62 near Saddleworth. It’s not yet known how long the closure will be in place.
Calderdale Council said the road will be closed “until further notice”. A Calderdale Community Protection Team spokesperson wrote on X: “ATTENTION. Due to an RTC the A672 Oldham Road will be closed in both directions for several hours.
“Closures are in place from the Turnpike and junction 22. Please find alternative routes and allow more time to travel.”
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Who’s being affected by the closure?
Commuters travelling into Greater Manchester are among those affected.
It is still not known when the road will reopen.
Local council issues statement
Calderdale Council wrote on X: “A672 Oldham Road is closed both ways between Junction 22 on the M62 to the Turnpike Inn until further notice.”
Update issued on serious accident
Traffic data company INRIX issued an update regarding the road closure.
Its update read: “A672 Oldham Road in both directions closed due to serious accident between M62 J22 (Rishworth Moor) and Rishworth New Road.
“Ongoing since the early hours of the morning.”
Motorists urged to find alternative routes
A Calderdale Community Protection Team spokesperson wrote on X: “ATTENTION. Due to an RTC the A672 Oldham Road will be closed in both directions for several hours.
“Closures are in place from the Turnpike and junction 22. Please find alternative routes and allow more time to travel.”
How long will the road be closed for?
The A672 Oldham Road has been closed since the early hours of he morning following a “serious” crash, but it’s not yet known how long this will stay in place for.
Calderdale Council says the road is shut “until further notice”.
What caused the road closure?
Emergency services were called out to the A672 Oldham Road next to the near Greater Manchester following a collision near Rishworth, West Yorkshire, earlier this morning, Tuesday, February 4.
What road is closed?
Emergency services were called out to the A672 Oldham Road next to the M62 near Greater Manchester.
The road is currently closed between the Turnpike, next to Booth Wood Reservoir, and junction 22 of the M62 near Saddleworth.
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