A man has suffered serious injuries after he fell from a motorway bridge.
The 29-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident on Monday, April 13.
Emergency services were called to the bridge on Simonsway, in Wythenshawe, which stretches over a section of the M56.
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A police spokeswoman said the man suffered serious injures, but is not believed to be in a life-threatening condition.
The M56 was closed eastbound between junction four and five for an hour and a half last night while emergency services attended the scene, shortly before 8pm.
It re-opened again at around 9.20pm.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly before 8pm on Monday, April 13, police were called to Simonsway, Manchester to a report that a man had fallen from a bridge.
"Emergency services attended and a 29-year-old man was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances."
