New York (CNN) -- Authorities have determined that a moving truck abandoned on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, formerly known as Triborough Bridge, did not pose a threat.
Police closed off the bridge for about two hours in both directions after being made aware of the incident around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
The department's bomb squad was called to the scene after a toll booth operator who approached the U-Haul truck smelled a strong odor of gasoline, said Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne.
Police X-rayed the truck, then examined it thoroughly -- including cutting a hole in the side of the truck to see whether it had an explosive device.
"There's no explosive devices of any kind on any part of the vehicle," he said.
Police will now move the truck to reopen the bridge to traffic.
Police closed off the bridge for about two hours in both directions after being made aware of the incident around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
The department's bomb squad was called to the scene after a toll booth operator who approached the U-Haul truck smelled a strong odor of gasoline, said Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne.
Police X-rayed the truck, then examined it thoroughly -- including cutting a hole in the side of the truck to see whether it had an explosive device.
"There's no explosive devices of any kind on any part of the vehicle," he said.
Police will now move the truck to reopen the bridge to traffic.
Two part thread. First I wanted to post the story as it was in the news today. Secondly, I wanted to ask if we are becoming too paranoid of terrorism, or if its better to be safe rather than sorry? Thoughts? How far is too far?
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