Crime

Centennial Bridge closed due to ‘emergency situation’ Leavenworth police say

By Cortlynn Stark

This story has been updated with new information. Updates can be found here.

The Centennial Bridge will be closed for several hours after an “emergency situation” occurred Wednesday, Leavenworth police said.

The bridge connects Leavenworth, Kansas, to Platte County, Missouri. It’s unclear when the bridge will reopen.

The emergency situation is over, police said, but officers are continuing to investigate.

Police asked people to stay away from the area.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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This story was originally published May 27, 2020 at 12:59 PM.

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