A STRETCH of the M62 was closed due to a police incident last night, Wednesday.

The highway was shut heading both eastbound and westbound just before 9pm at junction nine for Winwick.

Disruption was reported on several roads around the motorway junction, with police urging motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Officers have now confirmed that the closure was due to concerns over the safety of a woman on a bridge above the road.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Just before 9pm on Wednesday, July 13, officers were called to a bridge on the M62 near to Newton Road, Winwick, following reports of a concern for the safety of a woman.

“Officers swiftly attended the scene and spoke with the woman and road closures were in place as a precaution.

“The woman was then taken to hospital for further checks.”