ORLANDO, Fla. — A portion of the Florida Turnpike closed on Tuesday afternoon as semi-trucks formed a line underneath an overpass in an effort to save a suicidal man.
The Florida Highway Patrol shared an image at 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday of at least seven semi-trucks lined up underneath the overpass as a man hung over the side of a fence. The image also shows a group of officers talking to the man.
Turnpike closed in both directions at mm 260. In Orlando. Man on the overpass in distress. #truckerstotherescue pic.twitter.com/uBcmScbWlE
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) August 28, 2018
According to FHP, the Florida Turnpike was closed in both directions near Kirkman Road in Orlando.
After more than an hour, FHP says that the distressed male came off the bridge, on his own.
All lanes of the Florida Turnpike reopened just before 3 p.m.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 to speak with someone who will provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
