Man in hospital after falling from M62 bridge

The motorway was closed between Leeds and Wakefield on Thursday morning (July 04)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 4th Jul 2024
Last updated 4th Jul 2024

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling from a bridge over the M62 in West Yorkshire.

The motorway was shut between junctions 29 and 30 at around 09:35 on Thursday morning (July 04).

Armed police and ambulance crews were called to the scene, following calls for concern about the man's safety.

Detectives are now asking to speak to any witnesses.

The road has since reopened.

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