# Fright Bites - Hard Shoulder

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Podcast: [Haunted UK Podcast: Ghosts, Paranormal and the Unexplained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast-ghosts-paranormal-and-the-unexplained-4482716)
Published: 2026-05-27T06:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fright-bites-hard-shoulder--71241517
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Duration seconds: 250

## Resource

Fright Bites - EP07 - Hard Shoulder tells the unsettling story of a late-night drive along the M6 near Wigan, where a lone figure standing on the hard shoulder became something far more disturbing. Just after midnight, with the motorway almost empty, a driver noticed what appeared to be a middle-aged woman in a light-coloured coat standing by the barrier. There was no car, no hazard lights, and no sign of distress — just a silent figure watching the traffic pass. As the driver slowed and passed, the woman turned and looked directly at them, her expression calm, almost expectant. Moments later, checking the rear-view mirror revealed nothing. The hard shoulder was empty. No movement. No sign anyone had been there. Weeks later, a colleague revealed that reports of a woman seen on that exact stretch of motorway had circulated for years, linked to a fatal accident where a stranded motorist had been struck and killed. This Fright Bites episode explores a classic roadside apparition — a fleeting encounter that leaves more questions than answers. If you’re drawn to true paranormal stories, ghost sightings, mysterious phenomena, and scary stories rooted in real experiences, Hard Shoulder delivers a quiet but deeply unsettling encounter on a deserted motorway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast-ghosts-paranormal-and-the-unexplained--6759967/support .

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