Motorway closed as body of man found

Date published: 13/08/2008

The M60 at junction 21 has been closed after a body was found in the carriageway.

Shortly after 12.30am on Wednesday 13 August 2008, police were called to the motorway.

Officers attended and found the body of a man, who was seen to fall from a bridge.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area as traffic congestion is building.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

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UPDATE

The M60 near junction 21 has now been fully reopened.