Police called to concerns for man's safety causing major delays on M62 near Huddersfield

A police incident closed the M62 in both directions near Huddersfield, causing major delays.

West Yorkshire Police were called to concern for a man's safety, who was spotted on a bridge between Junction 24 (Huddersfield) and Junction 25 (Brighouse).

There are major delays on the M62 due to the closure (Photo: motorwaycameras.co.uk)placeholder image
There are major delays on the M62 due to the closure (Photo: motorwaycameras.co.uk)

This was reported at 6am.

The road was closed in both directions as officers arrived at the scene.

The man is now safe and traffic is being released.

There are long delays in both directions due to the earlier closure and Highways England has warned drivers to avoid the area.

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