UPDATE - M62 reopened after woman falls from bridge

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The M62 has reopened in both directions after a woman fell from a bridge this morning.

But the Highway Agency warned there would still be long delays following the closure near J26.

A police spokesman said the air ambulance was called to the scene at about 10.15am.

The eastbound carriageway was reopened after the air ambulance left the scene.

The woman has been taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries and there are long delays on surrounding routes.

Keep checking the website for updates.