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Truck hits recently renovated Queen and Dufferin bridge, road closures in area. (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 2 years ago* by to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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The bridge had just gone through extensive renovations and updates with construction finished late summer of 2023.

https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/05/driver-lodged-truck-bridge-downtown-toronto/

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[–] 5 points 2 years ago

This happens when there is a leaky valve in the truck hydraulics. Nothing happens when there is a full bin on the truck, but with an empty bin or no bin the leak is enough to lift the mechanism.

Poor maintenance, have the company/truck owner held responsible.

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    [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Vancouver feels your pain. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/information-education/bridge-strikes-data

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    [–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago

    https://www.blogto.com/city/2024/05/driver-lodged-truck-bridge-downtown-toronto/

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