Canada: Police responding to unspecified incident on Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal early Oct. 22

Authorities are responding to an unspecified incident on Montreal's Jacques-Cartier Bridge early Oct. 22. Officials have closed the bridge for traffic in both directions and asked the public to avoid the area. Preliminary reports suggest that the incident could be linked to a protest by environmental activists on the bridge.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely to continue until authorities conclude their response.