Latest updates as police close M6 both ways after woman found

The M6 is closed both ways with major delays after a woman died following a 'police-led incident' near Wigan this morning.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene following a concern for welfare incident at 7.42am on the southbound carriageway between J25 and J24 near Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Traffic is stopped between J26 for the M58 junction and J23 at Haydock and National Highways warns the motorway is expected to 'remain closed throughout the day' | National Highways

placeholder image — Traffic is stopped between J26 for the M58 junction and J23 at Haydock and National Highways warns the motorway is expected to 'remain closed throughout the day' | National Highways

Greater Manchester Police said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

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Traffic was stopped between J26 for the M58 junction and J23 at Haydock and National Highways warns the motorway is expected to 'remain closed for some time’.

Drivers are being warned to expect major disruption after the motorway was closed in both directions, with heavy delays on approach both northbound and southbound.

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