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Suspected Human Remains Found Near Major Motorway as Police Launch Investigation
Road workers alerted police after a discovery near a bridge between junctions 3 and 4, and detectives are working to identify the remains.
- Road workers discovered suspected human remains near a bridge on the M67 in Tameside on Monday, August 3, 2026, prompting Greater Manchester Police to close the motorway between Junction 3 and Junction 4.
- Greater Manchester Police were called shortly after 11 PM on Monday following the discovery; detectives have since confirmed they believe the findings are suspected human remains requiring investigation.
- An officer said, "We are working with specialist teams to understand the circumstances behind this incident," as the eastbound carriageway remains closed while the westbound side reopened Tuesday morning.
- Traffic is being diverted along the A57 Mottram Road as officers urge motorists to avoid the area while detectives carry out their investigation between the junctions.
- The Highways Agency confirmed the closure will remain in place as police investigations continue, with officials promising to provide further updates when available.
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The Greater Manchester police banned a stretch of the M67 highway in northern England after the discovery of human remains on the side of the road on Monday night. The material was found by workers working on the road, starting an investigation that should keep the track closed for much of this Tuesday.
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Suspected human remains found near major motorway as police launch investigation
Suspected human remains have been found near the M67 in Tameside, prompting a police investigation
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