Emergency crews were called to Kilburn Drive in Shevington at around 7pm on Thursday (Picture: MEN)

A dead body found on the street in Wigan may have been covered in ‘hazardous substances’.

Greater Manchester Police has urged anyone who had direct contact with it to get in touch or seek immediate medical advice.

Emergency crews were called to Kilburn Drive in Shevington at around 7pm on Thursday to reports of a deceased body.

Work to identify them is ongoing and officers are out speaking to residents who may have seen or heard something.

GMP said in a statement: ‘The scene is contained, and it is believed there is no wider risk to the surrounding area.

‘We will keep the public updated when we have more information.’

Any information should be passed via LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 000910 of 25/11/2022.

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Greater Manchester Police has urged anyone who had direct contact with it to get in touch or seek immediate medical advice.