Motorway closed after woman falls from bridge

A motorway in Greater Manchester was closed this morning after a woman fell from a bridge.

The woman has been taken to hospital after the incident, which happened on the M60 at about 9am.

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The M60

Drivers heading in that direction from Leeds or Huddersfield have been warned to expect delays.

Police said: "UPDATE: M60 reopened. Officers were responding to reports of woman fallen from bridge near to M60 junc 27. She has been taken to hospital"

The woman's condition is not yet known.

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