Part of the M56 motorway has been shut in Greater Manchester due to an incident near the airport.
Greater Manchester Police said officers and paramedics have been deployed to the scene, prompting the closure of the motorway in both directions.
According to National Highways, the motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 2 at Sharston and 5 at Manchester Airport this evening (Saturday, October 17).
Queues build on M56 and M60
Traffic is building on the motorway in both directions as police respond to an incident near Manchester Airport.
A stretch of the M56 has been closed in both directions, with GMP, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways traffic officers are all in attendance.
Police block entrances in Wythenshawe
According to the Manchester Evening News, police are currently blocking entrances to the motorway in Wythenshawe.
