Clackmannanshire Bridge was temporarily closed last night (Sunday, September 20) due to a “police incident”.
Traffic Scotland posted on X at 8.30pm to warn drivers that the bridge was shut, stating: “The A876 Clackmannanshire Bridge is CLOSED in both directions due to an ongoing police incident”.
Later on, at around 9.55pm, Traffic Scotland said that the bridge was open once more.
❗️NEW 🕣20:30
The #A876 Clackmannanshire Bridge
The #A876 Clackmannanshire Bridge is ⛔️CLOSED⛔️ in both directions due to an ongoing Police incident.
Please #UseAltRoute #ExpectDelays, traffic is being diverted locally.@SETrunkRoads
🏷️— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 20, 2026
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) attended the incident with three special operations response teams and a paramedic response car.
An SAS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 19.35 on September 20, to attend an incident near the Clackmannanshire Bridge. Three special operations response teams (SORT) and a paramedic response car were dispatched to the scene.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) also attended.
A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.30pm on Sunday, September 20, to an incident on Clackmannanshire Bridge.
“Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene to assist emergency services partners.
“Firefighters left at approximately 9.40pm after ensuring the area was safe.”
Police Scotland were approached for comment.
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