Thursday, May 6, 2010

Triborough & RFK Bridge update




The RFK Bridge was closed late Wednesday evening after an abandoned U-Haul truck sparked alarm. Formerly known as the Triborough Bridge, police were alerted to the scene after a toll booth operated noticed a man in dark clothing running from the vehicle, leaving it abandoned. The toll booth operator investigated the scene and moved in towards the truck.

The closer he got to the vehicle, the stronger he could smell gasoline. Growing concerned he contacted authorities.

As a precaution, police closed the RFK Bridge in both directions for several hours. The truck was thoroughly checked by the bomb squad, including the use of x-ray technology to scan the vehicle. The bomb squad deemed the vehicle safe. The truck is was moved and the bridge was reopened.

RFK Bridge Closed by Abandoned UHaul Truck! Less than a week after the car bombing attempt in Times Square, the RFK bridge that connects Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx is closed because of an abandoned UHaul with Arizona plates. The abandoned vehicle smells of gasoline, and Hazmat and Police are assessing the details.

Many in New York are concerned. After all, there was a bombing attempt this weekend. A Nissan Pathfinder with an amateurish bomb was found and taken away from the area before anything could happen.

Not much information is available about the RFK Bridge closure, but we will keep you informed of the situation.

More details to come.

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