Woodhead Pass is shut to traffic due to a 'serious' crash this morning (Friday, May 2). The road is closed between the A616 and A6024 following the incident, which involves a motorbike. The closure was first reported at around 3.15am and is set to remain in place for several hours. A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A616 (Flouch) and the A6024 (Woodhead) due to a serious collision involving a motorcycle. "Emergency services including South Yorkshire Police are in attendance. National Highways contractors are also assisting with traffic management. "Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed for some time. "A local diversion route is in place. Traffic travelling from further afield is advised to use alternative transpennine routes such as the A57 or M62." If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey." Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "A628 Woodhead Pass in both directions closed due to accident between Tintwistle and A6024 Woodhead Road (Holmfirth Turn Off)." The Manchester Evening News will bring you further updates as they become available. Follow our dedicated feed below for the latest.