A woman's body has been found on the hard shoulder of the M55 motorway in Lancashire. Police were first alerted at around 10.20pm on Monday (August 10) after a report raised concerns for a woman's welfare.
Second call from motorist
About ten minutes later, at approximately 10.30pm, officers received another call from a driver heading towards Blackpool on the M55. The motorist reported seeing what they believed was a body on the hard shoulder.
Police attended the scene between junctions 1 and 2, near the Broughton interchange, where they tragically discovered the woman's body. The motorway was closed for around five hours while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Investigation underway
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We were called at 10.20pm yesterday (Aug 10th) to a report of a concern for welfare of a woman.
"Ten minutes later at 10.30pm we received another call after a motorist driving towards Blackpool on the M55 reported seeing what they believed was a body on the hard shoulder of the motorway.
"Officers attended the scene, between junctions 1 and 2 near to the Broughton interchange, where very sadly we can confirm they found the body of a woman. Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances."
The motorway was closed for around five hours.
