Authorities investigating after man falls from ship channel bridge: police

Photo from the scene. (Source: Houston Police Department Twitter)

The Houston Police Department is investigating after they said a man fell from a ship channel bridge. 

Authorities said the man fell from the ship channel bridge on IH 610. 

Photo from the scene. (Source: Houston Police Department Twitter)

Drivers should avoid the area as traffic is backed up in both directions. 

No additional details were released. 

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