Man dies jumping from M62 bridge

A man has died after jumping from a bridge over the M62 motorway near Milnrow.

Police were called at 7.20am on Monday 19 August 2013 following reports a man had jumped from a bridge on to the M62 east bound near to junction 20.

Officers attended and discovered the body of a man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death at this stage.

The motorway has been closed eastbound between junctions 20 and 21 and motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.