Major road closures in Heywood following serious road traffic collision

Road closures are in place in Rochdale this morning (1st July) following a serious road traffic collision.

Shortly after 3.15am this morning, four fire engines from Rochdale, Heywood and Bury fire stations attended a building fire on York Street in Heywood.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service used four hose reel jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.

Road closures are in place and firefighters remain in attendance at this time.

Rochdale Police said: "We are currently responding to a serious RTC on York Street in Heywood, Rochdale.

"Road closures are expected to remain in place for some time, so please avoid the area if possible, as our offices alongside other emergency service colleagues conduct further enquiries."

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