A ROAD has been closed in Bolton after a crash this evening, with bus services set to be diverted.

The collision occurred on Bury Road, Bolton at the junction of Bury New Road, with Transport for Greater Manchester reporting that the junction had been closed at around 7.45pm on Tuesday night.

The authority has confirmed that bus services in the area will be diverted and has asked that passengers check with their operator before travelling.

Road users are advised to avoid the area.