The William R. Bennett Bridge in Kelowna is closed in both directions Monday morning due to a police situation involving an individual in crisis who ignited a small fire in a vehicle parked in the eastbound lanes. Police safely took the individual into custody and the Lower Mainland Explosive Disposal Unit is assisting in removing the vehicle. Expect the bridge to be closed for several hours.
The William R. Bennett Bridge is closed in both directions in Kelowna Monday morning due to a police situation involving the Lower Mainland Explosive Disposal Unit .
Cpl. Michael Gauthier with the Kelowna RCMP says police responded to an individual in crisis who had parked a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of the William Bennet Bridge at about 3:45 a.m. This individual is believed to have ignited a small fire in the vehicle before they were safely taken into custody.
According to a witness in the area, a white van was parked horizontally across the eastbound lanes at about 4 a.m. “The bridge is closed in both directions right now, while we have the necessary resources, including the Lower Mainland Explosive Disposal Unit, to ensure the vehicle can be removed safely,” said Cpl. Michael Gauthier Kelowna RCMP Media Relations Officer. “Once we deem the vehicle is safe, it will be removed and the highway will be reopened. Expect the bridge to be closed for several hours, please make alternate driving arrangements in the meantime.
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