Traffic STOPPED on major road in police incident

All traffic was stopped on a Greater Manchester motorway amid a police incident.

Emergency services were in attendance on the A627M in Oldham this afternoon (June 9).

Traffic has been stopped in both directions near to the Elk Mill roundabout.

In a post on X, a spokesperson for National Highways north west wrote: "NEW INCIDENT #A627M both directions between J3 (#M62 #Rochdale) and J1 (#A663 #A627 #Oldham) #Greatermanchester

"ROAD CLOSED Due to an ongoing incident being led by @gmpolice

"Further info to follow regarding diversion and releasing traffic in the closure."

A post on Inrix added: "All traffic being temporarily held due to police incident on A627(M) in both directions from J1 A663 Broadway (Elk Mill Roundabout) to J2.

"Northbound Entry Slip at J1 and Southbound Entry Slip at J2 Now Closed."

Greater Manchester Police said it received reports of a pedestrian on the road.

The road has since fully reopened.

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Traffic has now eased.

GMP says the incident involved a pedestrian on the motorway.

The road has since reopened.

There is heavy traffic on roads surrounding the A627(M), according to Inrix.

The incident has now been cleared and the road has reopened.

An air ambulance has been seen in the area.

Details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Emergency services have been approached for information.

Police have closed off the A627(M) following an incident this afternoon.

The motorway is shut between junctions one at Elk Mill roundabout and three for the M60.

Officers have closed the road in both directions this afternoon and traffic is being released