Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSuspected human remains have been discovered near the M67 motorway (Google Maps)Suspected human remains have been discovered near the M67 motorway in Tameside, east of Manchester. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement: “Detectives believe they have identified suspected human remains found close to the M67 in Tameside.”The police added: “Officers were called shortly after 11pm on Monday August 3 2026 by road workers, who made the discovery close to a bridge between junctions three and four.”The motorway is currently closed eastbound between junction three and four.Motorists are advised to avoid the area, while the Highways Agency has said diversions are in place.In fullM67 closed: Busy motorway forced to close after suspected human remains foundMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
M67 closed after discovery of suspected human remains
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSuspected human remains have been discovered near the M67 motorway (Google Maps)Suspected human remains have been discovered near the M67 motorway in Tameside, east of Manchester. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement: “Detectives believe they have identified suspected human remains found close to the M67 in Tameside.”The police added: “Officers were called shortly after 11pm on Monday August 3 2026 by road workers, who made the discovery close to a bridge between junctions three and four.”The motorway is currently closed eastbound between junction three and four.Motorists are advised to avoid the area, while the Highways Agency has said diversions are in place.In fullM67 closed: Busy motorway forced to close after suspected human remains foundMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
