Lions Gate Bridge reopens after closure due to serious crash

Posted September 11, 2020 8:20 pm.

Last Updated September 12, 2020 10:23 am.

NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — The Lions Gate Bridge has reopened after police closed it due to a serious, multi-vehicle crash Friday evening.

10:00 – #LionsGateBridge – Traffic has just reopened to both directions. Also, watch for paving crews near Lost Lagoon, until 6am. ???? #StanleyParkCauseway #VancouverBC https://t.co/EcUOa1XQIL pic.twitter.com/HChzHlTLYc

— CityNews Vancouver Traffic (@CityNewsTraffic) September 12, 2020

According to Simi Heer from the Vancouver Police Department, the collision involved vehicles heading north and southbound on the bridge.

Officers were called around 7:30 p.m and collision investigators were on the scene.

“It appears at least one person has been transported to hospital,” she said.

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