Suspected human remains found close to M67 in Tameside
Part of the motorway between Junctions 3 for Hyde and 4 for Hattersley is expected to be closed for much of the day
Last updated 2 hours ago
Police believe they have identified suspected human remains found close to the M67 in Tameside.
Officers were called shortly after 11pm on Monday, 3rd of August by road workers who made the discovery close to a bridge between junctions 3 and 4.
The road was closed in both directions, but reopened westbound at around 9am.
Police say they are working with specialist teams to understand the circumstances behind this incident.
A spokesperson said: "The road will be closed between junctions 3 and 4 while detectives carry out their investigation.
"Please continue to avoid the area and we will provide updates when we have them."
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