Police in Manchester have closed the A34 Kingsway due to a “serious incident” that occurred on the road between Parrs Wood Lane and Queensway at around 4:30 a.m. GMT. The road will likely remain closed for “several hours” to allow officers to investigate, according to a statement from Greater Manchester Police. The closure has caused significant delays in rush hour traffic, with long lines of vehicles forming along the route. Bus services in the East Didsbury area have been delayed by about an hour, but the tram stop nearby remains open.
Authorities have urged drivers to find alternate routes in order to avoid the area. Additional information about the incident has not been made available at this time.
The closure of the A34 Kingsway is the latest in a series of road closures in the Manchester area as police continue to investigate various incidents. The police department has urged anyone with information about any of these incidents to contact them in order to aid in their investigations.
Motorists in the area are advised to monitor traffic conditions and to follow the instructions of authorities in order to ensure their safety. The BBC has provided updates on the closure of the A34 Kingsway as they become available
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