On January 23rd, 2023, the southbound lanes of the Alex Fraser Bridge in Canada were closed due to a police incident. The Delta police department released statements on their social media accounts asking citizens to avoid the area and expect delays. Public transportation on the route was also affected by the incident.
Alex Fraser Bridge Police Incident: Alex Fraser Bridge Traffic Live From Twitter, About Alex Fraser Jumper
Although the police did not provide specific details about the incident, reports suggest that it was related to a health crisis.
Social media posts and videos shared by citizens stuck in traffic showed a person threatening to jump off the bridge, with police forces on the scene attempting to help the individual. Additionally, the police also mentioned a collision on the bridge that needed to be addressed.
The incident was resolved and the bridge was reopened on January 24th, 2023. The Delta police department apologized for the inconvenience and thanked citizens for their patience.
For more information, updates on the incident can be found on the Delta police department’s Twitter account.