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The towering Astoria-Megler Bridge is one of Oregon’s most recognizable landmarks. Stretching across the Columbia River and connecting Oregon to Washington, its sweeping views and dramatic scale make it a memorable crossing for countless travelers each year. But for many along the North Coast, the bridge also carries a more painful history.
Friday evening, a tragic incident unfolded after a man jumped from the bridge into the Columbia River.
According to authorities, emergency responders were dispatched around 8:24 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had stopped his vehicle at the highest point of the bridge before going over the side.
Police say multiple agencies quickly responded.
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