Lancashire Police discovered the body of a woman on the hard shoulder of the M55 motorway after receiving two separate reports within ten minutes.
The first call came at approximately 10.20pm on Monday (August 10) expressing concern for a woman's welfare. A second call followed at around 10.30pm from a motorist heading towards Blackpool who reported seeing what appeared to be a body on the hard shoulder.
Investigation Underway
Officers attended the scene between junctions 1 and 2, near the Broughton interchange, where they confirmed the tragic discovery. Police have stated that enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
The motorway remained closed for approximately five hours while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Police Statement
In a statement, the force 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."
