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Attack of the 'slush bomb' 2

UPDATE 8 p.m.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure issued a news release Monday evening concerning incidents on both the Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges as a result of Monday's snowfall.

The release reads in part:

“While it is rare for enough snow and ice to accumulate on the Alex Fraser Bridge because of the design of the bridge, we understand there have been reports of damaged vehicles while they were crossing that bridge today. We are also looking into reports of a small number of vehicles being damaged on the Port Mann Bridge.

“We are looking into these reports and encourage any drivers who may have experienced damage to contact the ministry so that we can determine how it might have happened. We have been in touch with one driver who had windshield damage while crossing the Alex Fraser and we are working with the individual now.

“We will continue to actively investigate these reports and we will use this information to identify any improvements that can be made for the future.

“As weather in the mainland is expected to continue to be cold with winter-like conditions, we will continue to closely monitor both bridges to ensure the travelling public is safe.

“If you have a damaged vehicle from falling snow or ice, we want to hear from you. Here is the number to call: 604 424-8240. Please leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible.”


Several Lower Mainland drivers are shaken up after a scary incident on the Alex Fraser Bridge Monday.

Motorists told CTV Vancouver they were hit by what some reported as 'slush bombs' falling from the bridge.

The projectiles damaged windshields and scared some drivers.

"She's pretty shaken up," said Joyce Brown, whose 82-year-old mother had her vehicle damaged on the bridge.

"This thing hit her window and dented the whole thing."

Brown said the windshield cracked, leaving her mother, and the interior of the vehicle, covered in broken glass.,

"She didn't want to stop on the bridge and get hit, so she kept going and pulled over on Westminster Highway," she said.

When contacted by CTV, the Ministry of Transportation would only say it has crews assessing 'snow concerns' on the bridge.

Depending how many vehicles are involved, the incident could cost ICBC many thousands in claims.

Four years ago, about 350 people filed claims worth $400,000 after a similar incident on the new Port Mann Bridge.

                                                                                                       --with files from CTV Vancouver



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