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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Police 'detain' man spotted trying to cross busy M61 motorway

Police have 'detained' a man who was spotted trying to cross a busy motorway in Greater Manchester.

North West Motorway Police tweeted about the incident just before 8am this morning (Sunday). Officers said a pedestrian was spotted trying to cross the M61 between junctions six and five in Bolton.

Police urged drivers to take caution as they raced to the scene. The man was 'detained' and taken safely off the motorway.

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