Police appeal for witnesses following incident on the M61

At approximately 4:30am this morning (Saturday 4 January), police were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a man on the M61.

Emergency services attended and sadly a deceased male was found on the M61 southbound at junction 6 (Middlebrook). There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit and Bolton CID are currently undertaking a joint investigation.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses who may have been present in the area at the time to make a report to police. This includes appealing to anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage.

You can make a report by calling 0161 856 5757 quoting incident number 438 of 4/1/25.