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A male driver was hospitalized in critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound to the head on the George Washington Bridge. The incident caused significant traffic delays as the westbound upper level remained closed.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
A driver was rushed to the hospital after being found shot on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday night. Port Authority police officers responded to reports of a one-vehicle crash on the westbound upper level just after 7 p.m., according to a Port Authority spokesperson.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, identified as a male by sources, was transported to Englewood Medical Center. CBS New York reported that the individual was in critical condition, while ABC7 New York stated it was not clear what his condition was at the time of their reporting.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash. The Port Authority Police Department is leading the investigation. Police stated that the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known and no arrests have been made.
The shooting resulted in the closure of all lanes on the westbound side of the bridge's upper level. This closure created significant traffic disruptions for commuters attempting to leave New York City. Chopper 2's Dan Rice reported that a major factor complicating the traffic situation is that commercial vehicles are restricted to using the upper level of the bridge.
The closure caused a massive backup across the Bronx extending to the Major Deegan Expressway. Additionally, traffic was reported to be crawling on the eastbound side of the bridge heading into the city.
The incident highlights the operational impact of security events on major transportation infrastructure. The restriction of commercial vehicles to the upper level means that closures on this span disproportionately affect freight movement and regional logistics, leading to widespread congestion on connecting highways such as the Major Deegan Expressway.
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