A pedestrian has died on the A6 near Heaviley after being hit by a bus today (Friday 30 October).

The road is currently closed between the Alma Lodge Hotel and Nangreave Road, near Aquinas College, with a massive emergency presence at the scene.

Google Maps shows traffic congestion around the area, with delays expected throughout the day.

Residents are being advised to avoid the area.

Police, ambulance and fire services are all working at the scene, with a privacy screen set up on the road.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson told MEN: "Emergency services were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on A6 Buxton Road near Winifred Road, Stockport, at 10.40am today (30 October).

"Sadly, the pedestrian, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The road remains closed while investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

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"Please avoid the area and make alternative travel arrangements where possible."