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The M62 was closed westbound today after a man died in a fall from Scammonden Bridge.

Police initially closed the motorway between junctions 22 at Rishworth Moor and 24 at Ainley Top.

A post on the travel management system Inrix says: "All traffic being temporarily held and police incident on M62 in both directions from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J24 A629 (Ainley Top).

"The incident is ongoing between J22 and J23 (Huddersfield). Cameras indicate Westbound traffic is being taken off at J24 and Eastbound at J22 to aid diversion."

Highways England were also in attendance.

The Eastbound carriageway was reopened at 11.20am and the westbound carriage is now also fully re-opened.

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Gridlocked in Holmfirth

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Delays to local bus services

Some of the smaller roads in surrounding villages in Calderdale and the Holme/Colne Valleys are seeing increased levels of traffic congestion due to motorists being rediverted off the motorway, so this is having an effect on public transport as well.

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Things are starting to clear

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All lanes re-opened

This is the latest from Highways England:

All lane closures have been removed. Traffic is starting to flow, this will take a while to clear all the congestion so please allow extra time for your journey. Thanks for your continued patience. Have a safe onward journey.”

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One lane re-opened westbound

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Could hit school traffic

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Where to get help if you're struggling

Although we know nothing about the circumstances behind this morning’s tragic incident, we’d still like to remind people that there is help out there for anyone who is struggling.

It’s not just doctors who can help, there are plenty of people who are there to listen.

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Police directing traffic away from junction 23

Police stopping cars going on M62 at junction 23
Police stopping cars going on M62 at junction 23
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Ainley Top slip road blocked off

Motorists are blocked from getting onto the westbound carriage at junction 24:

Entry slip road blocked by traffic officers at Ainley Top after man dies in fall from bridge
Entry slip road blocked by traffic officers at Ainley Top after man dies in fall from bridge
Entry slip road blocked by traffic officers at Ainley Top after man dies in fall from bridge
Entry slip road blocked by traffic officers at Ainley Top after man dies in fall from bridge
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Queues can be seen for miles

These pictures were taken by Laura from nearby Rishworth Moor:

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Traffic officers "trying to get cars moving"

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Impact on roads

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Cars trapped on motorway

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Traffic at Ainley Top

View of traffic from Ainley Top
View of traffic from Ainley Top
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Westbound not expected to reopen until 2pm

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Scammonden Bridge

The man fell from Scammonden Bridge and suffered fatal injuries

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Impact on surrounding roads

Latest on the surrounding roads:

- Congestion westbound back to junction 25 at Brighouse

- Westbound traffic is being taken off at J24 to aid diversion

- It has also affected routes in Denshaw, Rishworth and Ripponden

- Eastbound carriageway reopened at 11:20

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Latest image of the M62

M62 closure after man fell from bridge
M62 closure after man fell from bridge
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Westbound closure

Police have said the westbound carriageway could be closed for some time due to the fact it is a fatal incident

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Road re-opened eastbound

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Man has died after falling from bridge

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Warning to stay in vehicles

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Police confirm man has died in the incident

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 9.52am to reports of a concern for safety for a male on a bridge at Rishworth at the M62.

“The male fell from the bridge and sustained fatal injuries. There are road closures in place. Avoid the area if possible.”



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Picture from the scene

The scene on the M62 which is closed between J22 and J24 in both directions
The scene on the M62 which is closed between J22 and J24 in both directions
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Our guide to avoiding the M62

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Latest diversion advice

Diversion - Traffic should follow the solid square symbol. Westbound traffic should exit the M62 at J24. Take the A629 north towards Exley/Halifax. At roundabout take the A646. At the junction with the A58 head towards Rochdale. Take the A672 towards Oldham to rejoin.

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Current scene at Ainley Top

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More images of the closure

M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
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Police called to concern for safety

Police were called to concerns for a man who was on a bridge. They said it is an ongoing incident and the closure remains in place.

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Trapped traffic due to the incident

Traffic held in the M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
Traffic held in the M62 closure between junction 22 and 24
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