A MAJOR road in Ashton-under-Lyne has been closed after a 5G mast caught fire.
Police have confirmed they were called at about 4:10am with reports of a mast/pole at Manchester Road being ablaze.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue told The Correspondent:
“The road has been closed in both directions as a precaution. Firefighters are making the area safe, with GMFRS crews and fire investigation officers still at the scene.
