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5-car crash on Alex Fraser Bridge cleared, traffic still crawling on HWY 91

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By Charlie Carey

Posted October 17, 2024 6:45 am.

Last Updated October 17, 2024 7:08 am.

A multi-vehicle crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge is making a slow go of Thursday morning’s commute.

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The five-car pile-up was at the north end of the bridge northbound before the Cliveden exit, blocking the left lane.

While the crash was clear just before 7 a.m., the damage was already done. Traffic is very slow from the truck pull-out.

You can take Highway 99 and the Massey Tunnel as an alternate route.

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