ARMED police officers were called to a motorway bridge as a male suffered life-threatening injuries after falling on to the carriageway.

The incident occurred on the  M62 motorway between junctions 29 and 30 this morning.

Paramedics and armed officers were deployed to assist at the scene in a medical capacity.  

The male was taken to hospital for further treatment. 

That section of the West Yorkshire motorway remains shut.

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "At 9.35am today (Thursday), police received a concern for safety report relating to a male on a bridge over the M62 motorway between junctions 29 and 30.  
 
"A further call was then received to advise the male had fallen on to the carriageway.   
 
"The ambulance service was contacted and armed officers were deployed to assist at the scene in a medical capacity.  
 
"The male was taken to hospital for further treatment.  His injuries are described as life threatening.   
 
"Enquiries have been ongoing at the scene.

"Anyone who saw what happened or has information is asked to contact  Leeds District CID on 101 referencing police log 0405 of July 4.  
 
"Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat"