TRAFFIC ALERT: Dump truck fire snarling Port Mann Bridge cleared

A dump truck fire is causing massive delays on the Port Mann Bridge Wednesday morning. (CityNews Image)
A dump truck fire is causing massive delays on the Port Mann Bridge Wednesday morning. (CityNews Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted January 18, 2023 8:14 am.

Last Updated January 18, 2023 11:42 am.

A dump truck caught fire eastbound at the east end of the Port Mann Bridge Wednesday morning just before 8 a.m.

The fire caused massive delays in both directions, all lanes were closed eastbound for some time, before being cleared about three hours later.

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