BREAKING: Major south Manchester road closed in both directions after crash

A major road in south Manchester has been closed in both directions this evening following a crash. The A34 Kingsway in East Didsbury is currently shut both ways due to an accident between Gawsworth Avenue to School Lane. According to the traffic site, INRIX, the road has been closed since around 5.20pm this evening (Wednesday 29 November).

Pictures from the scene shows heavy traffic in the area, with a number of police vehicles reported to have responded to the ongoing incident. An eye witness said: “The A34 is closed northbound at Parr’s Wood/East Didsbury Tesco’s junction. Huge police presence.

Traffic is gridlocked.”

Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.

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