The M61 has been closed both ways after a man died on the motorway on Friday.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a concern for welfare on the M61 today (Friday 8 May 2026). Sadly, a man died at the scene.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The motorway will be closed in both directions between junction 2 at Linnyshaw and junction 4 at Over Hulton whilst officers conduct their enquiries."
