A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M56 close to Manchester Airport
The 42 year old,believed to be a pedestrian was struck by an articulated lorry
His next of kin have been informed
The incident which occurred around 9.00pm last night saw eastbound side of the M56 was closed off between junction six for Hale Barns and junction five for Manchester Airport.
The Motorway only fully reopened this morning
