Large fire breaks out in Manchester as firefighters tackle blaze

Plumes of black smoke could be seen from across the city - (BBC)

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at an industrial unit in Manchester, with police closing major roads around the area.

Multiple fire crews rushed to the scene of a fire at a factory unit on Clarence Avenue in Trafford Park just after 1.25pm on Friday. Fire engines from Stretford, Eccles and Manchester Central were among the first to the scene with Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service also in attendance.