Police shut off town centre bridge amid huge emergency service response

A bridge in Bury town centre was closed off this morning as emergency crews responded to reports of 'concern for the welfare of a man'.

Police, fire crews and paramedics were on the scene on Bury Bridge. The road was shut off for a couple of hours by officers.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers were responding to reports of concern for the welfare of man. The M.E.N understands the man was taken to safety.

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The road was reopened again at around 10.30am.

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