JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Police rescued a \u201csuicidal\u201d man who had crossed over barriers atop the Dame Point Bridge where he remained for about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Few details from police are available about the incident that occurred about 4:30 p.m. Traffic cameras showed officers talking with a person near the bridge\u2019s edge before they took him into custody.<\/p>\n
The incident lasted less than an hour but contributed to a backup in traffic as police shut down northbound lanes to manage the rescue.<\/p>\n
Southbound lanes were also shut down after a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle working traffic control was involved in a crash.<\/p>\n
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