BETTENDORF, Iowa — Ali Jasim has died following an incident at the I-74 Bridge connecting Illinois and Iowa, according to information shared by authorities.
Officials reported a significant police presence on the bridge after an individual was reported to have jumped from the span. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and traffic was temporarily impacted as responders worked in the area.
Radio scanner traffic indicated that the individual landed on ice below the bridge. Authorities later confirmed that Ali Jasim had passed away as a result of the incident.
No additional details have been released regarding the circumstances, and officials have not provided further updates at this time.
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