The motorway is expected to remain shut into the afternoon
The man - a pedestrian - was struck by a car on the motorway between junction 11 and 12 at around 12.15am today , Greater Manchester Police said. He was sadly pronounced dead on the scene.
According to local bus company Go North West, the closure will be in place until at least 2pm. Severe delays remain up to the closure, while the surrounding roads near the closure in Eccles, Cadishead, Irlam and Wigan are extremely congested. Diversion routes are in place on both carriageways. A statement posted on the National Highways website said: "North West Motorway Police currently lead the response to a serious collision which was first reported to National Highways at 00:15. Due to the nature of this incident, the carriageway has been closed in both directions.
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