M62 Leeds traffic: Police called to motorway after distressed woman seen on bridge

Police were called to the M62 Eastbound at 10.41am near junction 27. A full closure was put in place over both carriages of the motorway between junctions 27 and 28 until the woman was brought down safely by officers.

The person is now safe and in the care of emergency services.

A police spokesperson said: “Police were called to the M62 Eastbound near junction 27 at 10.41am after a woman was seen in distress on a bridge over the motorway.

“A full closure was put in place over both carriages of the motorway between junctions 27 and 28 until the woman was brought down safely by officers.”