Major Doncaster road sealed off over concerns for man on railway bridge

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A major Doncaster road was sealed off by police after concerns for the safety of a man spotted on a railway bridge.

Police were called at 4.13am this morning to Thorne Road between Clay Lane and Edenthorpe following reports of concerns for the safety of a man on a railway bridge near to the Sainsbury’s supermarket.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Officers attended the scene and the man was brought to safety.

“Surrounding roads were closed for around two hours while officers responded.”