Park Square roundabout in Sheffield closed over concerns for woman’s safety

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Park Square roundabout in Sheffield city centre (pic: Google)

A major roundabout in Sheffield city centre was closed by police this afternoon due to concerns for a woman’s safety.

Police were called to Park Square roundabout, where the woman was on a bridge leading to the Park Hill flats, at around 3.20pm today.

Roads at the junction were closed for a short period, before reopening at around 4.25pm.

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A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said the 45-year-old woman had been talked down safely and taken to hospital.

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