A casualty has been taken to hospital after a crash on the Woodhead Pass, between Sheffield and Manchester.

Emergency services were sent to the scene, with traffic diverted while police and ambualnce crews dealt with the incident.

Picture shows the Woodhead Pass, near where a motorcyclist had a serious crash in the early hours of the morning. Photo: Google | Google

placeholder image — Picture shows the Woodhead Pass, near where a motorcyclist had a serious crash in the early hours of the morning. Photo: Google | Google

National Highways confirmed that the A628 was closed in both directions following a two-vehicle collision near Rhodeswood Reservoir, east of Tintwistle.

Derbyshire Constabulary told The Star: “We were called to reports of a collision on Woodhead Road, Tintwistle at just before 1.45pm on Thursday 26 February.

“The incident involved a car and a lorry. One person has been taken to hospital.”

The following diversions are in place: Eastbound - Traffic is being diverted via local routes - A local diversion route is in place. Those travelling from further afield may wish to use alternative trans-Pennine routes such as the A57 or the M62.

Westbound - Traffic is being diverted via local routes - A local diversion route is in place. Those travelling from further afield may wish to use alternative trans-Pennine routes such as the A57 or the M62.

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