New York bridge reopens after truck dumping - report

A New York City bridge has reopened after emergency services were called to investigate a moving truck that had earlier been abandoned.

New York City's Triborough Bridge was shut down today after a truck was found on the busy throroughfar, days after another truck was used in a failed bomb attack in Times Square.

A bridge worker found the truck, which apparently smelled of gas, and alerted authorities.

A spokesman for the New York Police Department said a bomb squad and fire officials were investigating the vehicle.

- NZ HERALD ONLINE