Itchen Bridge Shut After Man Threatens to Jump
The Itchen Bridge has been shut down this afternoon after a man threatened to jump, sparking a major emergency response.
Bridge Sealed Off – Traffic at a Standstill
Police closed the bridge in both directions shortly after 12:40pm following reports of a person threatening to leap from the high structure.
The man was spotted precariously positioned over the parapet, described by officers as a “high risk”. A team of specialist police are on site trying to talk him down.
Rescue Teams Join the Effort
- Two lifeboats deployed to the water below
- Coastguard rescue teams scrambled to assist
- A helicopter hovered overhead to monitor the scene
Police Statement
“Someone threatened to jump from the bridge and is being described as a high risk. We have sent a number of specialist officers to the scene,” a police spokeswoman said.
The bridge remains closed while officers continue negotiations in this tense stand-off.
