Wigan road closed after "serious collision"
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
The collision took place on Winstanley Road at Billinge shortly before 7am today (Friday October 18) and a section of the main route has been cordoned off.
Details are scant at present but a Wigan Police post on social medai reads: “Police are in attendance at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on Winstanley Road, Wigan.
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Hide Ad“The road is currently closed in both directions between the junctions of Leyland Green Road and Wigan Road.
“This road closure is likely to remain in place for some time whilst we conduct our investigation.
"Officers are urging the public to find an alternative route and plan ahead as we understand this may cause disruption to normal commutes.”
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