Dozens of holidaymakers abandon cars on blocked M56

Jack Evans
Updated
1.5.16..... The Southbound M56 Motorway near Manchester Airport was closed on Sunday eveing due to a man sat with his legs dangling over a bridge. Frustrated holiday makers stuck in the traffic jumped out of their cars and taxis and climbed the fence over the motorway in and attempt to get to the airport and catch their flight.
1.5.16..... The Southbound M56 Motorway near Manchester Airport was closed on Sunday eveing due to a man sat with his legs dangling over a bridge. Frustrated holiday makers stuck in the traffic jumped out of their cars and taxis and climbed the fence over the motorway in and attempt to get to the airport and catch their flight.


Photo credit: Eamonn & James Clarke
Dozens of holidaymakers caught in a traffic jam on the M56 chose to abandon their vehicles and walk to nearby Manchester Airport so they could reach their flights in time.

Police officers were forced to close four lanes of the motorway while they attempted to talk down a man from a bridge that crossed the major highway. The incident took place at Junction 4 yesterday, with many drivers already battling through heavy bank holiday traffic.

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