Police have initiated an inquiry following the death of a woman in an unfortunate incident on the M6 near Wigan.
The highway was shut down for several hours earlier today as law enforcement responded to a welfare concern at the Downall Green Road bridge over the southbound lane this morning. Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene, but the woman was declared deceased on-site.
Formal identification is pending, as confirmed by Greater Manchester Police. There are no suspected foul play circumstances surrounding the woman’s passing. The M6 was reopened around 4 pm following the extended closure.
An investigation by the police has been set in motion. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed or was involved in the incident, occurring just before 8 am, to reach out to them.
This includes individuals who observed the incident, may have had a collision on the roadway in that area, or possess dashcam/CCTV footage of the event.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now seeking additional information on the fatal collision from potential witnesses.
In a public appeal, GMP expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation during the ongoing inquiries, understanding the significant disruptions caused. Those with information can contact the SCIU directly at 0161 856 4741, referencing log 528 of 16/01/2025.
Alternatively, individuals can anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
For immediate support, individuals can contact Samaritans toll-free at 116 123, accessible from any phone, including mobiles without credit. Confidential support is also available via email at jo@samaritans.org or by visiting www.samaritans.org.
Whenever facing challenges, Samaritans are available round-the-clock, every day of the year. Support can be accessed for free by calling 116 123, emailing jo@samaritans.org, or visiting www.samaritans.org for further assistance.