Investigation underway after body of woman found on motorway shoulder

Traffic was halted for five hours after the grim discovery (Picture: Traffic Cameras)

A busy motorway was shut down for five hours today after a woman’s body has been found on the hard shoulder.

Lancashire Police were called at around 10.20pm yesterday following a report raising concerns for the welfare of a woman.

Just 10 minutes later, at around 10.30pm, officers received another call from a motorist travelling towards Blackpool on the M55.

The driver reported seeing what they believed was a body on the hard shoulder.

Officers attended the scene between junctions 1 and 2, near the Broughton interchange, where they ...