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M6 closed in Greater Manchester after woman is found dead

A woman has died following an incident on the M6 near Haydock
A woman has died following an incident on the M6 near Haydock (National Highways)
  • The M6 motorway has been closed in both directions in Greater Manchester following an incident.
  • The closure is due to a severe road traffic collision reported between Junction 26 and the northbound entry slip at Junction 23.
  • Emergency services, including Greater Manchester Police and National Highways Traffic Officers, are currently in attendance at the scene.
  • Motorists are facing significant delays, with approximately 60 minutes and 5 miles of congestion on the northbound approach.
  • Southbound traffic is also experiencing delays of around 30 minutes, with 4 miles of congestion reported.
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