M56 recap - motorway shut near Manchester Airport as 999 crews rush to incident

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).

"The M56 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J2 Sharston Interchange (Wythenshawe, Altrincham A560 (M60)) and J5 Airport Interchange (Manchester Airport Terminals 1 & 2).

"This is due to an ongoing incident being managed by Greater Manchester Police with assistance from North West Ambulance Service. National Highways Traffic Officers are also attending to assist with traffic management."