Police have sealed off a main route through Exeter City Centre.
Devon & Cornwall Police have only said that it is a "serious incident" at this stage.
New North Road has been shut between Exeter Prison and Longbrook Street.
Trains are not affected at present, with an Exmouth service pulling into the station in the last few minutes.
It is thought to involve a serious concern for somebody's welfare.
Updates will appear in the blog below as we get them.
Road closure lifted
The incident which shut New North Road this morning was declared over at 9.10am.
A young woman is now in the hands of police.
She had been sat on the bridge over Exeter Central Station and two officers were both seen talking with her.
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The closure has been in place since before 8.20am
