A man is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a bridge. Police were called to Queens Park Road in Heywood, Rochdale at about 7.30am today.
Officers engaged with the man but he fell a short time later. READ MORE : Man taken to hospital after being attacked in 'disturbance' near Rochdale hotel He was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries, with his condition being described as 'critical'.
The road has been closed in both directions between Heywood Hall Road and Bury and Rochdale Old Road, as the emergency services respond.
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