Stanningley Bypass Leeds: Man taken to hospital after falling from bridge over Ring Road

Police were called to Stanningley Bypass (Ring Road) near Pudsey this afternoon, following reports of concern for a man’s safety on a bridge. The man fell from height and was taken to hospital.

Traffic was temporarily stopped on the westbound carriageway while emergency services dealt with the incident. The road has since reopened, although delays of around eight minutes remain.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “We were called this afternoon with reports of a concern for safety – male on bridge over Stanningley Bypass who fell from height and was taken to hospital.”