Whitby bridge closed as person in distress brought to safety
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A person in distress was brought to safety following reports to emergency services.
The Whitby New Bridge was closed for several hours from around 10.30pm on Boxing Day after a person was reported to be in distress.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Police and other emergency services were called to Whitby New Bridge at around 10.30pm on Boxing Day following reports of a woman in distress.
“The road was closed for several hours to allow emergency services, including trained police negotiators, to help her.
“At around 1am the woman was moved off the bridge and taken to safety.”