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Thunder Bay police investigate serious motor vehicle collision involving motorcycle

The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that happened Thursday in Westfort. Here's what we know so far.

Intersection of James Street and Gore Street remains closed to traffic

First responders wearing orange vests are seen at the scene of a collision at an intersection.
First responders are seen at the scene of what the Thunder Bay Police Service is calling a serious motor vehicle collision in Westfort Thursday. (Submitted by Jordan Carroll)

The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that happened Thursday in the city's Westfort neighbourhood. 

Emergency services responded to the area of James Street and Gore Street just before noon, police said in a news release issued shortly before 1 p.m.

CBC News witnessed a damaged motorcycle at the intersection near Mount McKay Place plaza, which remained closed to traffic for much of the afternoon. 

Traffic is expected to be disrupted, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area, police said.

 

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Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at [email protected]