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Port Mann Bridge reopens after early morning car fire; no further related issues remain

Drivers on Highway 1 this morning may have been surprised to find some weekday-level traffic heading on to the Port Mann Bridge early Sunday morning. — Drivers on Highway 1 this morning may have been surprised to find some weekday-level traffic heading on to the Port Mann Bridge early Sunday morning. (DriveBC Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted September 1, 2024 10:51 am.

Last Updated September 1, 2024 12:00 pm.

Drivers on Highway 1 early Sunday morning may have been surprised to find some weekday-level traffic heading onto the Port Mann Bridge.

A vehicle fire broke out into flames in the through lanes at midspan around 6:30 a.m., DriveBC confirmed in a social media post.

The vehicle was extinguished and removed, but not before bringing traffic to a snarl.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the RCMP and Emergency Health Services for more details.

Meanwhile, the issue has been completely cleared.

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