A motorcyclist has tragically died after a crash with a car in Trafford , the Manchester Evening News understands.

Officers closed off the A56 Manchester Road in West Timperley , near Altrincham , for several hours on Wednesday (September 10) following a crash.

The crash involved a motorbike and a car. Greater Manchester Police described the incident as a 'serious collision'.

Emergency services were called out to the scene at around 2.40pm. Police, paramedics and firefighters all attended.

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A cordon was put in place surrounding the scene, close to the junction with Lindsell Road. An air ambulance was also seen landing nearby.

Witnesses described seeing the collision involve

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