M56 motorway closed both ways near Manchester Airport

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

The M56 motorway has been closed in both directions near Manchester Airport following a serious collision.

The M56 motorway near Manchester Airport has been closed in both directions between junctions 2 at Sharston and 5 at Manchester Airport following what National Highways described as a serious collision.

Greater Manchester Police said officers and paramedics have been deployed to the scene. National Highways said there is no set timeframe for reopening the motorway, citing the nature and sensitivity of the incident. Motorists caught within the closure were told they 'will remain stationary at this time'.

How it is being reported

• M56 live - motorway shut near Manchester Airport as 999 crews rush to incidentPolice said it is responding to an incident near Manchester Airport. According to National Highways, the motorway is closed in both directionsThe Mirror · 17 Oct, 21:13
• M56 LIVE: Motorway shut both ways near Manchester Airport as police scramble to incidentEmergency services are at the scene as traffic builds near Manchester Airport.Daily Express · 17 Oct, 20:58

In this story: M56 · Manchester Airport · Greater Manchester Police · National Highways

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