Main Street reopens after Vancouver motorcycle crash

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By Charlie Carey

Posted May 10, 2023 9:04 am.

Last Updated May 10, 2023 10:52 am.

A crash between a motorcycle and a car Wednesday morning closed Main Street in South Vancouver.

CityNews received calls about the crash starting just after 8 a.m., with reports the car ended up on the sidewalk near 43rd Street and Main Street.

The road was blocked in both directions between 43rd and 46th streets until about 9:15 a.m.

In an email, Vancouver Police Department Const. Tania Visintin says more information is to come.

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