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Major Traffic Disruption as Semi-Truck Strikes Overpass in Richmond, B.C.
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Authorities said the commercial vehicle was found a short distance away after it became severed from the trailer unit during impact.

A Growing Concern

The incident adds to a growing list of overpass collisions across British Columbia in recent months. Similar crashes in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley have raised concerns about highway safety and over-height load enforcement.

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The B.C. Trucking Association noted that while driver error often plays a role, better infrastructure and height monitoring could help prevent such incidents.


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In a separate incident, a dump truck overturned on the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans earlier this month, closing several westbound lanes of U.S. 90B for nearly three hours. Louisiana State Police confirmed minor injuries and heavy traffic backups on nearby routes, including Clearview Parkway and the Huey P. Long Bridge.

Both crashes highlight the importance of ongoing reviews of commercial vehicle safety and bridge clearance standards across North America.

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