Ambassador Bridge reopens after U.S.-Canada traffic diverted for several hours

WARNING: This story contains a mention of suicide.

The Ambassador Bridge reopened Saturday afternoon after an investigation caused traffic from the United States to Canada to be reroutedfor several hours, Windsor police and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Saturday morning, police said officers were "on scene at the Ambassador Bridge for an ongoing investigation."Incoming traffic to Canada was rerouted to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

Around 3:15 p.m., police and the CBSA said the bridge had reopened.

Traffic into the United States wasnot affected.

The CBSA confirmed in a statement late on Saturday that an employee working at the Ambassador Bridge had died by suicide.

The Customs and Immigration Union in a statement said the incident took placein Windsor and offered condolences to the person's family.

"Incidents such as this one bring to light the challenges public safety personnel may be confronted with throughout their career," the statement read.

If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:

• Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on the website.
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre.
• This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.