A MAN who was seen dodging cars on the M6 in the early hours of this morning has died after being hit by a lorry.

The pedestrian was seen running in and out of traffic on M6 northbound at Junction 24, at Ashton-in-Makerfield, at 2.30am.

Emergency services were called, but the man died at the scene. He has not yet been formally identified.

The northbound carriageway, between Junctions 23 and 25, was closed for four hours.