COMMUTERS are facing delays on the Metrolink this morning following a "medical emergency".

Services between Bury and Victoria are being affected as are those travelling to and from Manchester Airport and Altrincham.

There are currently no trams operating between Piccadilly and Market Street on the Bury line.

Deansgate Castlefield to Bury services are operating via Market Street and Bury to Deansgate services are travelling via Exchange Square.

Manchester Metrolink tweeted: "Due to an earlier medical emergency we are currently experiencing minor delays on the Bury line. Services travelling in both directions between Victoria and Bury are affected. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

Another tweet added: "Due to a medical emergency at Market Street, Bury Services are currently operating to Deansgate Castlefield via Exchange Square. There is no service to and from Piccadilly. Deansgate Castlefield to Bury will operate via Market Street. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

For more information and updates in timetables visit tfgm.com/public-transport/tram.