Clackmannanshire Bridge: Major search operation involving helicopter after report of 'concern for person'

Clackmannanshire Bridge closed for three hours on Monday at around 12.05pm to allow emergency services access. The fire service and police were on the scene and officers confirmed they were called to a ‘concern for a person’ report.

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An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was sent out as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Leven, Fisherrow and Greenock.

The RNLI's inshore lifeboat from South Queensferry attended.

It was confirmed at around 3.45pm that the bridge had reopened. HM Coastguard have stood down their response ‘pending any new information’.

Police have been contacted for further information.

A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard responded to an incident at Clackmannanshire Bridge, reported at about 12.05pm on September 8.

“An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was sent, as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Leven, Fisherrow and Greenock.

“The RNLI's inshore lifeboat from South Queensferry attended.

“Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted.

“HM Coastguard stood down its response at about 3.45pm, pending any new information.”

A police spokesperson said: “The Clackmannanshire Bridge has now reopened.

“It was closed for three hours to allow emergency services access. Motorists are thanked for their patience.”