Floods lead to major incident being declared in Manchester

01 January 2025 , 17:09

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Floods lead to major incident being declared in Manchester

Police say they are supporting clean-up operations which taking place following floods across Greater Manchester in Bolton, Didsbury, Harpurhey, Stalybridge, Stockport and Wigan - along with the Environment Agency, National Highways and the fire service.

Emergency services are receiving reports of “damage, risk to life and stranded vehicles”.

Chief Superintendent Colette Rose with the Greater Manchester Police said:

Following events overnight a major incident has been declared.

This is to ensure we can continue to keep people safe through a co-ordinated effort from our collective emergency services, supported by key partner agencies.

Anyone affected should check the relevant detail being shared by their local council, the fire service and Transport for Greater Manchester to ensure they can get the support available, which include any road closures and information centres for those displaced.

It is advised to travel if it is only necessary and to take care if out and about.

Our officers with the fire service are in the key locations and can be spoken to if you need anything urgently, as we understand the distress those affected will be faced with as we begin 2025.

It will be a continued team effort as we monitor how the weather and water levels progress throughout today.”

Emma Davis