Emergency services are responding to reports of 'concern for the welfare of a man' in Bury this morning.
Police said officers were called to Bolton Street in the town centre earlier. According to eyewitnesses, multiple ambulances and fire engines are also on the scene.
A stretch of the road has been taped off near the railway station, with a closure in place in both directions. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told the M.E.N officers were responding to concerns for the welfare of a man.
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No further updates have been provided at this stage. Bury Council said in a post on Facebook: "Bolton Street, Bury is closed in both directions due to an ongoing incident.
"We appreciate your patience and will update once the road reopens."
The man was taken down safely and the road was reopened at around 1pm.
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