(WXYZ) — The Ambassador Bridge has reopened Monday afternoon after part of it was shut down following the discovery of possible explosives near the bridge on the Canadian side. Chopper 7 showed heavy traffic jams near the area after the initial closure.
UPDATE: Case #21-95217
— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) October 4, 2021
WPS remains on scene and are continuing the investigation. Police have condensed the scene and this will allow for returned traffic flow from the U.S. into Canada once @CanBorderSOR re-opens port of entry.
This remains an active investigation.
Windsor police say they were alerted to possible explosives within a vehicle in a secondary inspection area, and that no threats are associated to the incident. The threat of possible explosives, police say, is still being investigated. But the driver of the vehicle has reportedly been detained pending further investigation:
UPDATE: Case #21-95217
— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) October 4, 2021
The driver of the involved vehicle is being detained pending further investigation and is currently in the custody of CBSA. No other persons are believed to be involved in this incident.
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