Double motorbike crash shuts A57 Snake Pass

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Image caption, The Snake Pass in Derbyshire is closed to traffic after a "serious collision"
  • Author, Simon Hare
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

A popular and scenic route in the Peak District has been closed to traffic following a "serious collision".

It happened on the A57 Snake Pass, near Glossop, Derbyshire, on Sunday afternoon.

Police have subsequently confirmed to the 大象传媒 that the crash involved two motorbikes.

In a short Derbyshire Police urged people to avoid the area.

A long stretch of the road - often used as a route between Manchester and Sheffield - has been closed to traffic.

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