A man was found dead in Tameside this morning, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to a concern for welfare report on Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way in Denton at around 4am. The road runs adjacent to the M67 motorway.
A man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. Police said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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The eastbound carriageway of the M67 was closed off following the incident. A bridge which runs over the motorway, was also cordoned off by officers for several hours.
The roads were reopened just before 7.30am. In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "On Thursday 15 September at around 4am we received a report regarding the concern for the welfare of a man on Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way, Denton.
"Despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene. There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances around this as enquiries continue."
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