M67 remains closed after 'human remains' found near motorway

NewsGreater Manchester NewsM67The M67 will remain closed throughout the night22:26, 04 Aug 2026Updated 22:28, 04 Aug 2026The M67 will remain closed overnight as planned roadworks get underway after 'human remains' were found near the motorway.‌Forensics officers were at the scene on the M67 throughout the day on Tuesda

Road workers told police that they found the remains close to a bridge between junctions 3 and 4 of the M67 in Tameside, Greater Manchester, on Monday night.

A motorway has been closed after police said suspected human remains were found nearby.

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police said the motorway had been closed after workers made the shocking discovery between junctions three and four on the M67 in Tameside

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The busy motorway was only closed for around 15 minutes but manages to cause sizeable tailbacks.