M62 closed in BOTH directions over ‘concern for safety’ as drivers urged ‘avoid the area’

COPS have closed the M62 while emergency services respond to concern for safety of a person on the bridge. Traffic on the motorway has been shut in both directions between junctions 22 and 24. West Yorkshire Police has warned drivers to avoid the area while emergency services are on the scene. The eastbound carriageway has been shut from junction 22. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The westbound side is closed from junction 24. The closure is in place while emergency services deal with the concern for safety. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Motorists travelling on the M62 are likely to face disruption while the closure remains in place. The force has not provided further details about the person involved. The closure will remain in place while emergency services respond to the incident. Most read in The Sun More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.