Brooklyn Bridge LIVE: Bridge closed in New York as police swarm scene

Images show a police helicopter above the bridge. 22:55, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Updated: 22:56, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Brooklyn Bridge (Image: X)A police helicopter was deployed to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City after reports of a second person high up on the landmark crossing.Emergency services swarmed the bridge, with police and other first responders attending the scene. Officials have not yet confirmed the nature of the incident or the person's condition.The latest emergency response came after a separate incident on the bridge on Sunday, when a man climbed one of its towers before jumping into the East River, prompting a major rescue operation. It is not yet clear whether the latest incident involved a second person.The bridge has since reopened after its eastbound lanes were temporarily closed, although officials have not released further details about the incident.LIVE BLOG CLOSED...Live coverage endsThe Brooklyn Bridge has now reopened after police responded to an incident that prompted the temporary closure of its eastbound lanes.Officials have not released further details about the nature of the incident, although the road has since reopened and traffic is beginning to return t...