Update as of 3:00 am on Sunday Aug 28.

After 5 hours of negotiating with SPD, the person decided to take their life. Police have contacted the medical examiner. The area will be closed off for awhile for investigation and train operators are being told not to go through the area below the bridge where they landed.

Traffic is now open.

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Shortly after 10:00 pm Saturday, Aug, 27 the Seattle Police Department closed both directions of the West Seattle Bridge to deal with an apparently suicidal person, on the railing of the bridge.

The Mobile Precinct (the large motor home built for special purpose uses) was brought to the scene as officers attempted to deal with the situation.

Westbound traffic appeared to be opened by 11:00 pm but eastbound lanes remained closed as of 12:25 am Sunday.