COULSDON Bypass was closed in both directions this morning after an emergency incident.
Transport for London's (TfL) official transport news Twitter account told drivers to expect delays as a result of the "emergency services incident", which occurred at around 10.45am.
The A23 (Coulsdon Bypass) is currently closed in both directions due to a emergency services incident. Expect delays.
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) February 9, 2015
It is understood a person was threatening to jump from the rail bridge.
Firefighters from Purley were called to the scene but a crew member told the Advertiser at 11.48am that the situation had been resolved.
London Ambulance Service and police also attended the incident.
