Police closed multiple lanes in downtown Eureka after a woman was seen on a ledge at a four-story building at the corner of Fourth and E Streets. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response as officers worked at the scene.
According to information from the scene, two lanes of Fourth Street were shut down, and E Street was closed between Third and Fifth streets. The closures quickly led to traffic backups in the area as drivers were forced to find alternate routes.
The situation was still developing, with police remaining on site while responding to the woman on the building ledge. No further details on the outcome were included in the initial report.
The incident affected a busy part of Eureka, adding to congestion in the downtown corridor. Motorists in the area faced delays as the emergency response continued.
