The incident took place in Dutchess County in Rhinebeck around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, when the person jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks with the New York State Police.
Currently, divers from the State Police Underwater Recovery Team are searching the area for the person.
Hicks said traffic is moving slowly on the bridge and asked that motorists avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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