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Holidaymakers urged to ‘carefully’ plan Manchester Airport journeys after M56 closure incident
Officers were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman.
Holidaymakers travelling to Manchester Airport today are being advised to “carefully” plan their journeys and expect potential delays.
It comes after a section of the M56 was closed during the early hours of this morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained in a statement that at around 2:40am this morning (31 July), officers were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a woman on the M56 near the Junction 5 slip road – which is on the way to Manchester Airport‘s Terminal Two.
Once police arrived, a scene was put in place and that section of the motorway was closed while officers carried out their necessary response.
Long queues and standstill traffic was subsequently seen building up.
When GMP first provided an update on the situation, it advised that anyone travelling to Manchester Airport this morning should look to “plan their journey carefully” and preferably “find an alternative route” which avoids that section of the motorway.
A statement issued by GMP just before 4am (3:55am) this morning reads: “At around 2:40am this morning (Monday 31 July 2023), officers were called to reports of concern for welfare of a woman on the M56, near the Junction 5 slip road to Manchester Airport Terminal Two.
“There is a scene in place and this part of the motorway is currently closed whilst officers carry out their response.”
Although now, it has been confirmed that the M56 exit has reopened.
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As the build-up of traffic continues to clear through the morning, motorists are still being told to prepare for potential delays.
Allowing additional time for journeys to avoid disappointment is advised.
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Murder investigation launched and five people arrested after man dies in Salford
Emily Sergeant
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Salford this week.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that officers were called out to an address on Great Clowes Street in Salford at around 7:50pm on Tuesday evening (6 October), and when they arrived on the scene, a man in his 40s was found ‘unresponsive’.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services and all the medical professionals involved, the man sadly died a short time later.
The identity of the man has not been revealed as of yet.
Police have confirmed that five men, all aged between 24 and 35-years-old, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A public appeal for information has now been issued as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this man’s death continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Partington explained: “Our priority is to establish exactly what happened and we are keeping an open mind as we work to build a full picture of the events leading up to his death. A post-mortem is taking place to establish the cause of death, which will be an important part of our investigation.
“We understand that an incident of this nature will understandably cause concern within the local community but at this stage, we are confident that there isn’t any wider threat to the public.
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“Officers will remain in the area while enquiries continue, and I would encourage anyone who has information, or who may have witnessed anything that could assist our investigation, to speak to officers or contact us.”
Can you help? Anyone with information should contact police on 101, use the LiveChat function on the GMP website, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury
Daisy Jackson
A woman has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in Bury yesterday afternoon.
At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 October, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.
The collision was between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West.
Tragically, the pedestrian – a woman in her 50s – passed away at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.
A large cordon was in place yesterday and road has remained closed this morning.
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.
They said: “At around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West, Radcliffe.
“Emergency services attended but sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, passed away at the scene.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2299 of 06.10.26. Reports can also be made via our website of the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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Emily Sergeant -
31st July 2023 
