LIVE M66 updates as motorway closed due to ‘police incident’

Drivers are being warned of delays[1] after a 'police-led incident' closed the M66[2] near Bury[3]. Traffic has been stopped on the southbound carriageway between Ramsbottom and Edenfield. Officers from Greater Manchester Police are on the scene.

There are unconfirmed reports a person has fallen from a bridge. National Highways North West posted on X: "Traffic has temporarily stopped on the M66 southbound between A56/A680 and J1 (Edenfield) due to a police-led incident. @gmpolice are on scene." Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.

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References

  1. ^ warned of delays (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
  2. ^ M66 (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
  3. ^ Bury (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)