A major road near Hollingworth Lake in Greater Manchester was shut down in both directions this afternoon after a serious incident.

Emergency Services Descend on Milnrow Road

Milnrow Road, near Littleborough, was sealed off after Greater Manchester Police received an urgent call at around 2pm. Emergency crews flooded the scene, including two air ambulances, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Driver Suffers Medical Episode Behind Wheel

Police confirmed the chaos was caused by a driver who apparently suffered a medical episode while driving. This triggered the swift emergency response and forced the road closure.

Motorists Urged to Avoid the Area

Authorities are advising drivers to steer clear of Milnrow Road as investigations and recovery operations are ongoing.

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