BREAKING: Road closed by police in Mansfield over concerns for a person's safety
Police have closed a major road in Mansfield in both directions.
The A617 has been closed near Rainworth between Southwell Road West and Kirklington Road.
A spokeswoman for the force said: “We were called to reports of concern for a person’s safety at around 12.54pm this afternoon on the A617 at Rainworth.
“It is an ongoing incident, officers remain at the scene.”
The closure is causing a queue to form on the B0620 through Rainworth village and at the roundabout at the A617.
We will update you as we know more.