Burdock Way and North Bridge shut: Major routes in and out of Halifax reopen after three-hour closure

Two roads in and out of Halifax town centre shut by police for nearly three hours are now open again.

North Bridge and Burdock Way were closed shortly before 8am after concerns for a man’s safety.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said officers were there for around three hours before the man was able to be brought to safety.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services attended the scene and the man was brought to safety before 11am and is being supported by the ambulance service.

"A number of roads were closed but have since been reopened.”

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