After being hit by a lorry on the M56 motorway, a man has passed away.
Yesterday evening, police were initially called to the motorway in response to’reports of a man on the hard shoulder’ near the Manchester Airport exit, between junctions six and five. The 42-year-old pedestrian is thought to have been hit by a “articulated vehicle” that was travelling down the motorway at approximately 9 o’clock in the evening.
Tragically, he died on the scene. The event is being investigated to “understand the circumstances,” and his next of kin has been notified.
The eastbound stretch of the M56 was fully closed off as emergency crews responded last night. The motorway remained shut off overnight as accident investigation work was carried out on the scene. Police reopened the road at around 7.30am this morning. Any witnesses of the incident, or anyone with dash cam footage, should get in touch with Greater Manchester Police. In a statement, GMP said: “Last night we were called to reports of a man on the hard shoulder on the M56, between junction 6 and 5. At around 9pm, it’s believed that an articulated vehicle was travelling along the M56 towards Manchester when it collided with a pedestrian.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed, and an investigation is underway to understand the circumstances. “We are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Police are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision. “Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 3511 of 14/08/2024. Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.
