Calgary’s Fourth Avenue flyover and Reconciliation Bridge had been closed in each instructions on Thursday morning due to what police described on social media as a “psychological well being disaster.”
“We all know this incident has considerably impacted entry to the downtown core we thanks on your endurance and understanding as we proceed to work to deliver a secure decision for an individual experiencing a psychological well being disaster,” police stated in a publish on X, previously generally known as Twitter.
In a information launch issued simply earlier than 5 a.m., police stated “there isn’t a danger to the general public presently. ”
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The closures are considerably affecting Calgarians attempting to drive into the downtown core.
Police stated the Fifth Avenue flyover was additionally closed, nevertheless, a World Information crew was capable of see some automobiles nonetheless utilizing that highway though it was not clear how they had been capable of get by way of.
“The Reconciliation Bridge, the Fourth Avenue flyover and the Fifth Avenue flyover will all be closed in each instructions to each automobile and pedestrian site visitors as police and emergency crews work within the space,” police stated. “Please plan alternate routes as we anticipate vital delays impacting entry to downtown.”
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