KINCARDINE Bridge has re-opened after emergency teams responded to a concern for a person.
At around 3pm on Sunday, Police Scotland led a multi-agency rescue.
The person involved was traced and the bridge was re-opened around two hours later.
The Marine and Coastguard Agency, Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were all involved in the operation, as well as police units from Fife and Forth Valley.
We have co-ordinated resources from @polscotdogs @polscotrpu @polscotair @MCA_media @FifePolice @ForthValPolice @Scotambservice & @fire_scot regarding a concern for a person at the #KincardineBridge. The person has been traced safe and well. Thanks for everyones concern.
— PolScotControlRooms (@polscotcontrol) January 14, 2018
The bridge had been closed in both directions with traffic diverted via Clackmannanshire Bridge.
The RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat Facebook page posted: "The lifeboat made best speed to the area after concern that a person was in the water. Thankfully the situation was resolved and the lifeboat was stood down before arrival at the scene."
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