A man was safely removed from an overpass on Route 1 on earlier this month by local and Pennsylvania State Police.
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Authorities responded to the West Interchange, which is located between West Highland Avenue and West Gilliam, over Route 1 in Langhorne Manor Borough after receiving reports of a man attempting to jump into traffic below, according to a press release issued this week.
The incident occurred in the mid-morning hours of Wednesday, January 10.
Local police officers escorted the man off the overpass and secured him in a patrol vehicle.
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According to state police, the 25-year-old man, a local resident, calmly disclosed his intentions to end his life during the incident.
The man was transported to Lower Bucks Hospital for a mental health evaluation, state police said.
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Troopers later confirmed that they followed up with the man, who has since been admitted for further mental health assistance.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the National Crisis Line can be reached day or night by dialing 9-8-8 or visiting their website.
Bucks County also operates an around-the-clock crisis line at 1-800-499-7455.
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