Collision in downtown Vancouver closes major intersection for morning commute

The Vancouver Police Department has closed West Georgia Street at Burrard Street on Thursday morning as officers investigate a serious collision involving a minivan and a sedan.

The intersection is a major thoroughfare in downtown Vancouver for people travelling west to east along Georgia Street and north to south along Burrard Street.

The closure is also affecting Hornby and Thurlow streets.

Police have offered few details about what appears to be a collision between a white minivan and a dark-coloured sedan. Both vehicles are still at the scene and are severely damaged.

Critical injuries

B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said paramedics were called to the intersection at around 3:10 a.m. PT Thursday.

They transported two patients to

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