A man in his 40s has been detained under the Mental Health Act after an incident which led to the closure of Queensway Tunnel.
The emergency services were called out to the entrance to the tunnel at around 1.45am today, following reports of concerns for a man who was at the entrance in Liverpool city centre.
The tunnel was closed, and at 6.40am today the man was detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.
The tunnel has now re-opened.
Last night police tweeted a message warning drivers to avoid the area.
This morning police confirmed details to the ECHO. A spokesman said: "We were contacted at 1.45am today, Monday 17th May, following reports for concerns of a male at the entrance to the Queensway tunnel in Liverpool.
"Emergency services were called to the scene and the tunnel was temporarily closed.
"At 6.40am the male, who is in his 40s, was detained under the mental health act and taken to hospital."
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