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Long delays as Woodhead Pass blocked after crash between two lorries

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The Woodhead Pass is blocked this morning after a crash between two lorries. The A628 - a major cross-Pennine route between Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire - is blocked near Crowden, police said.

Two HGVs were involved in a crash at around 7.55am. The road was fully closed off initially. It is now partially blocked in both directions, according to traffic alert service Inrix. READ MORE: Man left with 'life changing injuries' following town centre crash One of the lorries will need to be recovered from the scene.

There are now 'significant delays' in the area with drivers are being urged to take a different route. A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "The force was called at 7.55am to reports of a collision between two HGVs on the Woodhead Pass at Crowden.

One of the lorries requires recovery and there are significant delays on the road. "Drivers are advised to avoid the area at this time." Read more of today's top stories here READ NEXT: Woman, 37, found dead in River Irwell days after going to hospital three times Greater Manchester and Andy Burnham's fight for bus reform faces a bumpy road ahead Frankie & Benny's slammed after only offering free food to certain struggling families Twisted torturers poured boiling water on man's genitals and made him swallow 'rat poison' in horror kidnapping

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