Manchester city centre incident LIVE: Police swarm streets | UK | News

Emergency services closed two streets in Manchester city center this evening following an incident. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers are currently responding to a traffic accident on Great Ducie Street at the junction with Trinity Way next to Manchester College.

Citizens are asked to stay away from the area. Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are on hand to carry out investigations alongside police and paramedics.

A spokesman for GMP said: “Officers are currently responding to a road traffic accident on Great Ducie Street at the junction with Trinity Road. We would ask people to avoid the area as much as possible as the roads are closed. We would appreciate your patience at this time.”