A man is fighting for his life after falling from a bridge over the M6 at Wigan
A man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an horrific incident on the M6 this morning (Sunday March 1).
The unnamed male fell onto the southbound carriageway of the motorway from a bridge near its junction with the M58 at Orrell.
The North West Air Ambulance, firefighters and North West Ambulance Service joined police attending the scene.
The incident, which was reported to the emergency services at 10.25am, led to traffic delays of up to an hour although, after two of the lanes were re-opened, the congestion has finally begun to ease.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 10.25am today, officers responded to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man close to Junction 26 on the M6.
"He has subsequently been taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to ring police on 101.