A stretch of the A6 near the junction of Bramhall Lane (outside The Blossoms pub) has re-opened following a traffic collision.

The road was closed in both directions, with traffic building in the area throughout the evening.

Ambulance crews and an air ambulance attended the scene, where a bus collided with a child.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 3:12pm this afternoon (Monday 15 January 2024), officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Buxton Road in Stockport.

"Emergency services attended the scene, and the victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver remains at the scene for further enquiries and road closures will remain in place."