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Motorcycle crash in Abbotsford causes road closure

The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) is on the scene of a crash on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Whatcom Road and South Parallel Road. 

Police say that the incident involves a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle.

The crash appears to have happened just after 2 p.m.

The intersection remains closed in all directions.

“AbbyPD patrol officers are currently on scene of a serious collision,” the department said in a written statement.

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Police add that the intersection is expected to remain shut down for several hours.

Traffic is impacted coming off Highway 1 eastbound at Whatcom Road.

The on-ramp is still active, but southbound traffic at Whatcom Road is blocked. 

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area.