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Peterborough police close Hunter Street Bridge to respond to mental health call

The Hunter Street bridge in Peterborough was closed for a brief period on July 19, 2023 as police responded to a call under the Mental Health Act. Robert Lothian/Global News Peterborough

The Hunter Street Bridge in downtown Peterborough was briefly closed on Wednesday afternoon for a police investigation.

The Peterborough Police Service announced the closure of the bridge around 2:40 p.m. Motorists and pedestrians were advised to seek an alternate route.

In a tweet around 3:17 p.m., police stated the bridge which spans the Otonabee River had been reopened.

In a statement to Global News Peterborough, police said the bridge closure was related to a call under the Mental Health Act.

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