The M56 is closed in both directions near Manchester Airport this evening as emergency services respond to an incident.
The motorway is shut between Junction 2 at Sharston and Junction 5 for Manchester Airport, with traffic being held and queues building in both directions.
Emergency services at the scene
Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways traffic officers are at the scene.
The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Live updates
Heavy traffic is building on the motorway following the closure, which affects both carriageways.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
