An inquiry has been launched following a commercial vehicle hitting a bridge, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, close to the George Massey Tunnel in Metro Vancouver.
A dashboard camera recorded the crash on video and was shared on Facebook.
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation stated no one was hurt and the structure has no significant damage.
In March, B.C. implemented stricter measures to penalize truck drivers and companies that hit overpasses and bridges, including fines up to $100K and up to 18 months in jail.
“With these new penalties, we are taking the strongest action possible to keep our roads safe and to keep people, goods and services moving,” Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said in early March.
“This also sends a message to commercial truck drivers that they are responsible for the safe transportation of goods and services on our roads, and a lax attitude toward safety will not be tolerated.”
Fleming mentioned that overpass and infrastructure collisions have led to millions of dollars in repairs for the province, as well as lengthy highway closures and supply chain disruptions.
According to the province, 35 overpasses and bridges have been hit by commercial vehicles since 2021.
