A major motorway, the M67 in Tameside, Greater Manchester, was closed for the majority of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following the discovery of suspected human remains. Road workers alerted police after finding the remains near a bridge between junctions 3 and 4 on Monday night.
Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday. Officers have since launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery. A police presence remained at the scene throughout Tuesday morning.
The M67, located east of Manchester, was initially closed in both directions. The westbound carriageway reopened earlier on Tuesday. However, the eastbound route between Hyde and Hattersley remained closed for most of the day as inquiries continued. National Highways advised drivers to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated that officers are working with specialist teams to understand the incident. The road remained closed between junctions three and four while detectives conducted their investigation. The police indicated they would provide updates as they become available.