Bridge Linking Russia To Crimea Closed Due To 'Emergency' After Unconfirmed Report Of Explosions

<p>The Crimean bridge linking the people of the annexed region to Russia has been closed due to an emergency, while locals said they heard sounds of explosions early morning, BBC said citing unconfirmed reports. The bridge was opened in 2018 to enable travel between Russia and Crimea -- Ukrainian territory annexed by Moscow in 2014. The bridge was closed last year after a major explosion.</p>