A CAR crash has closed off a major Oldham road.

Two cars crashed in St Mary's Way this morning, closing the road in both directions between Henshaw Street and Rochdale Road.

The police attended the two cars involved, a grey Toyota Verso and a Skoda Citigo.

A police spokesman said: "Police were called just before 11.20am to reports of two cars that had collided in St Mary's way at the junction of Henshaw Street."

The North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.

Transport for Greater Manchester has advised motorists to seek an alternative route as the incident remains ongoing.