Talmadge Bridge was closed for 2 hours between SC and Savannah on Friday. What we know
The Talmadge Bridge has reopened after a “person in crisis” caused it to close for approximately two hours, according to the Savannah Police Department.
The closure began around noon and ended around 2 p.m., according to Savannah Police Department spokesperson Bianca Johnson.
Johnson said that officers were on the scene to assist the person, and that she “was not aware” of any injuries in the incident.
The Talmadge Bridge closure was the second traffic issue reported in Jasper County Friday afternoon.
In Hardeeville, southbound lanes of I-95 were blocked and traffic near Exit 8 was being rerouted. Traffic cameras via SC511.com showed plywood spilled from the back of a truck across the lanes.
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MOREHow to help someone showing warning signs of suicide
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Here are some of the warning signs that someone may be considering harming themselves:
Talking about wanting to die
Looking for a way to kill or harm oneself
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious, agitated or reckless
What to do if someone you know exhibits any warning signs of suicide:
Do not leave the person alone. Stay with them or on the phone with them to keep them talking.
Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or the S.C. Department of Mental Health’s 24/7 crisis response line at 833-364-2274.
Bring the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.
This story was originally published June 18, 2021 at 12:32 PM.