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.
The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was fully closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon, disrupting rush-hour traffic while police responded to an ongoing incident. Authorities urged drivers to use alternate routes and noted the situation was not believed to be criminal. Public transit services were also rerouted due to the disruption.
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