A violent motorcycle crash near the Surrey-Delta border in British Columbia left behind a shocking scene Saturday afternoon when a motorcycle ended up hanging from an overhead traffic light after colliding with a car.
According to reports from CBC News, the crash happened just before 3 p.m. PT near the intersection of Scott Road and 72nd Avenue at 120th Street. Delta Police said officers responded to the 7100-block of Scott Road following reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.
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Photos and videos shared online quickly spread across social media after witnesses captured the motorcycle suspended high above the intersection, tangled around the traffic signal structure. The bizarre aftermath stopped traffic and drew crowds as emergency crews worked below.
Police said the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. The rider was transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed the driver of the car involved in the collision was not injured.
Witnesses described the crash scene as surreal.
One local resident told reporters he initially noticed a heavily damaged vehicle sitting in the roadway before looking up and realizing the motorcycle had somehow become lodged above the intersection on the traffic light assembly.
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The force required to send the motorcycle airborne high enough to become entangled above the roadway underscores just how violent the collision appears to have been.
Emergency crews shut down Scott Road between 70th Avenue and 72nd Avenue while investigators examined the scene and crews worked to safely remove the motorcycle and clear debris scattered across the roadway.
At this time, police have not released additional details about what caused the crash or whether speed or other factors may have contributed to the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Scenes like this are rare even for experienced first responders, and the images coming from the intersection quickly grabbed attention online because of how unusual the aftermath appeared. While crashes involving motorcycles can often lead to catastrophic outcomes because riders have little protection compared to occupants inside vehicles, it is remarkable that the rider survived this incident with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities are continuing to ask drivers to avoid the area while cleanup and investigation efforts continue.
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