Woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries as M66 shut by police
The motorway was blocked in both directions
17:02, 09 May 2025
Traffic was held to a standstill on the M66 this afternoon(Image: National Highways )
A woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an incident on the M66. Police and paramedics were called to concerns for her welfare at around 2pm on Friday afternoon (May 9).
The motorway was blocked in both directions around Junction 1 but has now reopened, delays continued in the area for a short while before traffic resumed to normal levels.
A Greater Manchester Police[1] spokesperson said: "At around 2pm today (9 May 2025), officers responded to reports regarding the concern for the welfare of a female, around junction 1 of the M66.
"She has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, and roads have now been reopened."
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