After being hit by a lorry on the M56 motorway, a man has passed away.
Yesterday evening, August 18, police were initially called to the motorway in response to’reports of a guy 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 going along the freeway at approximately 9 o’clock in the evening.
Sadly, he passed away right there. The event is being investigated to “understand the circumstances,” and his next of kin has been notified.
Last night, when emergency personnel responded, the entire eastbound section of the M56 was closed off. Overnight, the road was closed to facilitate accident investigation work on
This morning at around 7.30 a.m., police reopened the road. Contacting Greater Manchester Police is advised for anyone who may have dash cam footage or who witnessed the event.
“Last night we were called to reports of a man on the hard shoulder on the M56, between junction 6 and 5,” the GMP stated in a statement. It is thought that at approximately nine o’clock at night, an articulated car was heading towards Manchester on the M56 when it struck a pedestrian.
Sadly, the 42-year-old pedestrian was declared dead at the scene despite the rescue services’ best efforts. His nearest of kin have been notified, and an inquiry is in progress to ascertain the cause.
“Anyone who may have seen the event is now being urged to come forward. The police are also eager to talk to anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV, or cell phone footage from the scene in the seconds before the crash.
“Police are asking anyone with information to call 101 and provide log number 3511 on August 18, 2024. Additionally, information can be sent via 101 or our LiveChat feature on www.gmp.police.uk. Dial 999 in case of emergency always.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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