POLICE have confirmed a man has died after an incident on the East Lancs Road near Windle today, Monday 6 December.
Officers were called to the scene after it was believed a man had fallen from a bridge at Abbey Road at about 10.25am.
The man died at the scene, police say.
His next of kin have been informed.
A police spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances but his death is not believed to be suspicious.
"Road closures remain in place and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 270 of 6/12 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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