GENERIC PICTURE --- Sirens - Police car on the street at night.
A main Carlisle road is currently closed while emergency services deal with an incident.
Police have closed off Eden Bridge in both directions.
A Cumbria Police spokeswoman said they are concerned for the welfare of an individual.
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 9pm.
The bridge has been closed to allow specially-trained staff to help the individual concerned.
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