M56 closed in Greater Manchester after police-led incident
M56 closed in Greater Manchester after police incident

The M56 in Greater Manchester is closed westbound between J1 (M60) and J2 (Sharston) following a police-led incident in the early hours of Sunday, November 8.

Emergency services, including Greater Manchester Police, are at the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are also attending to assist with traffic management.

Emergency services at the scene

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "Emergency services including Greater Manchester Police are working at scene. National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are also attending to assist with traffic management."

The closure affects the westbound carriageway of the M56 between junction 1, where it meets the M60, and junction 2 at Sharston.

Ongoing incident

The incident remains ongoing, and drivers are advised to follow the latest updates as the situation develops.