SEVERAL Bradford services were cancelled after an emergency incident forced a line to close at a station.

A total of 17 services that run from/through Leeds Station were affected by delays and cancellations this afternoon.

The 3.44pm from Leeds to Bradford Forster Square and the return service at 4.30pm were both cancelled at 3.51pm.

On their website, Northern said: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Leeds some lines are closed.

"Train services at Leeds are currently being disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident in the station.

"Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 5pm.

"Emergency services and Network Rail staff are now on site.

"Most routes in and out of the station are expected to be affected. Specific route disruption is not known at present."

As of around 4.30pm, the lines reopened and services resumed as normal.

British Transport Police have been approached by the T&A for a comment.