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KPD: Henley Street Bridge temporarily closed Monday morning due to safety incident

Officers say that the Henley Bridge will reopen shortly.
The city said they will light the bridge on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

The Henley Street Bridge was temporarily closed in both directions this morning due to an individual threatening to jump from the bridge, according to the Knoxville Police Department. 

Officials were able to talk the person back to safety and they are now being evaluated by AMR, KPD says. 

KPD says the bridge will reopen shortly. 

We will update you as we learn more. 

UPDATE: Following extensive negotiation and efforts to build rapport, officers talked the individual back to safety....

Posted by Knoxville Police Department - TN on Monday, October 7, 2024

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