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Woman reportedly hanging from Vancouver Granville Street bridge as police operation sparks hours of closure

International
Published on 13 May 2026
Woman reportedly hanging from Vancouver Granville Street bridge as police operation sparks hours of closure

Videos appear online long after the bridge shut down

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver stayed closed for hours Tuesday after reports of a woman seen hanging from the structure during a police operation. Traffic backed up across the area, while social media circulated unverified claims about a rescue. Authorities have not yet released an official update or confirmed what happened.

  • Granville Street Bridge was closed for hours after reports during a police operation
  • Dramatic footage surfaced online amid growing public concern
  • Prolonged closure triggered major traffic jams in Vancouver
  • Officials have yet to confirm details or provide an official update
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