Nelson woman talked down from M65 bridge

It is believed that the woman went missing at around 6pm, and was sighted at the bridge at Barrowford over Junction 13 of the M65 at 8-30pm.

Police have confirmed that negotiations took place, and the motorway was reopened at 10-09pm.

Drivers stuck in traffic last night took to Twitter to express their concern, with one writing: “Oh dear, police car blocking off the entrance to the M65 hope it ain’t as serious as that makes you think [sic]”.

Another wrote: “M65 closed at Nelson. Police at the bottom of Reedyford Road bridge to Barrowford.”