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B.C. investigating 2 Metro Vancouver overpass strikes in 2 days

Stanley Park pedestrian overpass hit on Monday, George Massey Tunnel struck on Tuesday

Transportation truck drivers have struck another two overpasses in B.C.

The Ministry of Transportation says it’s investigating the incidents, which occurred on Monday and Tuesday in Metro Vancouver.

The first involved an over-height cube truck in Stanley Park. It’s driver scraped a pedestrian overpass, which the Ministry of Transportation says was clearly marked with a “3.8-metre” maximum height sign. Vancouver police issued the driver a violation ticket for operating a vehicle without due care and attention.

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About the Author: Jane Skrypnek

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media after starting as a community reporter in Greater Victoria.
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