Dump truck bursts into flames after slamming into Abbotsford overpass (PHOTO)

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A dump truck driving along Highway 1 Monday morning burst into flames after slamming into the No. 3 overpass in Abbotsford.

The Abbotsford Police Department tweeted out a photo that shows fire crews putting out flames at the scene of the collision. Highway 1 remains closed westbound at the Number 3 Rd exit.

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“The Number 3 Rd overpass is also closed in both directions, pending a bridge inspection,” says the Abbotsford Police Department.

The driver of the truck was not injured in the accident.

Major delays are expected and there is no timeline for when the highway will reopen to traffic. For updates, visit Drive BC’s Twitter page.

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