Suspect arrested for explosion near Bedford bridge
By FOX 4 Staff article
BEDFORD, Texas - A man is in custody after an explosive went off in Bedford, in northeast Tarrant County.
People reported hearing the explosion Wednesday afternoon near a bridge on Forest Ridge Drive and Bedford Road. No one was hurt.
Police arrested a man shortly after and closed Forest Ridge Drive between L. Don Dodson and Bedford roads.
That road is expected to reopen Thursday at noon after engineers inspect the bridge.
An explosives response team did find a second suspicious device and destroyed it overnight, police said.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms will lead the investigation.
Explosion on Texas Bridge to Be Investigated by FBI, Police
On 4/8/21 at 12:58 PM EDT
Police and federal agents are investigating an explosion that took place on a small bridge in Bedford, a suburb of northern Texas located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
No one was hurt and officials believe the incident was not targeted. The explosion was heard by several locals nearby who called 911 immediately.
Police discovered another suspicious item when they arrived at the scene. The bridge was quickly closed to traffic and the item was destroyed via a controlled detonation, according to police.
A male suspect in connection with detonating an unknown explosive device has been arrested, police said Thursday. His identity has not been released.
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