Boy found unconscious on M67 hard shoulder near Manchester

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The motorway has been shut after schoolboy, 14, was found at around 5.30pm
He was taken to hospital, where he is still fighting for his life, according to police
Unclear how boy got there, but could have fallen from bridge or moving vehicle

Published: 15:29 EST, 1 December 2017 | Updated: 09:02 EST, 2 December 2017

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A child is fighting for his life in hospital after being found unconscious on the hard shoulder of the M67 earlier this evening.

The motorway has been shut after the schoolboy, 14, was discovered in a critical condition on the eastbound stretch of road at 5.25pm.

He was taken to hospital, where he is still fighting for his life, Greater Manchester Police said.

The M67 has been shut after the schoolboy, 14, was discovered in a critical condition on the eastbound stretch of road at 5.25pm. File photo

It is unclear at this stage whether the boy was hit by a car, and police are keeping an open mind about what may have happened to him.

It could be that the boy fell from a bridge or a moving vehicle.

The road remains shut between junction 1 for Ashton-Under-Lyne and junction 3 for Hyde, Manchester.

The incident has led to major traffic queues in the area and motorists are being urged to take alternative routes.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting the reference number 1482 of 01/12/17.

It is unclear at this stage whether the boy was hit by a car, and Greater Manchester Police are keeping an open mind about what may have happened to him