A63 in Hull fully closed after police incident near Humber Bridge

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The A63 is one of the main routes into Hull Credit: Google Maps

A major road in East Yorkshire has been fully closed overnight and will remain closed this morning after a police incident.

The A63 near the Humber Bridge is closed both ways between the A15 for Hessle and the A116.

Highways England said: "Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed throughout the night."

The road was closed at around 9.15pm.

Humberside Police has not yet given any further details about the nature of the incident but have asked drivers to be aware of the full road closure.

A diversion route is in place.

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