Brickell bridge reopens after being closed because a woman jumped, police say

Michelle Marchante
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Officers shut down the Brickell Bridge in both directions early Thursday after a woman jumped and died by suicide, according to Miami police.

At about 3 p.m., the bridge had reopened.

Police received a call about a female jumper shortly after 7:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the woman dead, said Miami police spokeswoman Officer Kiara Delva.

Detectives were still in the process of identifying the woman and contacting her family.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area for hours for the investigation.

On Wednesday morning, police closed the Miami Avenue bridge, which also connects downtown Miami to the Brickell area, for several hours after a bicyclist who tried to beat the drawbridge plunged to his death.

Miami Herald staff writer Carli Teproff contributed to this report.

If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). It’s available 24/7.