Motorway junction closed as emergency services called to ‘concern for welfare incident’

One of the main routes into Bury was closed for several hours this evening as emergency services dealt with an incident. Police, paramedics all attended the scene near junction 2 of the M66, just after 7pm, in response to a 'concern for welfare incident.' The Manchester Evening News understands there was a man on a bridge in the area and he was brought to safety at around 10pm. The exit sliproad on the northbound carriageway of the M66, which leads onto the Rochdale [1] Road roundabout, was shut off for around three hours as emergency crews dealt with the incident.

A large number of ambulances, fire engines, including water units, and police vehilcles were pictured at the scene. Locals said scores of drivers at the busy junction were diverted. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At just after 7pm on Saturday (December 28) two fire engines from Whitefield [3] and Bury [4] fire stations plus the technical response unit from Ashton [5] fire station and specialist water incident units from Heywood [6] and Eccles [7] fire stations were called to assist police with a concern for welfare incident on the M66 near to junction two.

All three emergency services spent around three hours at the scene (Image: JMG Press)

"Crews were in attendance for around three hours."

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police [8] (GMP) said they were called to a 'report of a concern for a male.' The man is now 'safe and well' and 'emergency services will be clearing away from the area shortly' the spokesperson added.

Help and support

Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected][9], write to Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS (no more information needed) and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk [10]

CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death.

No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk [11] Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won't show up on your phone bill.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones.

Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk [12] Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/[13]

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.

Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org [14]

For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/[15]

References

^ Rochdale (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Mum and son who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Whitefield (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Bury (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Ashton (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Heywood (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Eccles (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ Greater Manchester Police (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ [email protected] (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
^ http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk (t.co)
^ www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk (www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk)
^ www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk (www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
^ www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ (www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk)
^ studentsagainstdepression.org (www.google.com)
^ https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ (www.supportline.org.uk)