British Columbia

Lions Gate Bridge reopened after accident and vehicle fire

A vehicle fire and accident at the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge closed the bridge to traffic in both directions for part of the morning and early afternoon Saturday.

Bridge closed to traffic for more than two hours Saturday

An accident and vehicle fire on the Lions Gate Bridge has closed it to traffic until at least 1 p.m. PT according to DriveBC. (Sergio Cocchia/Twitter)
Traffic on the Lions Gate Bridge was closed in both directions Saturday morning due to a vehicle fire. (Elizabeth George/Twitter)

A vehicle fire and accident at the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge closed the bridge to traffic in both directions for part of the morning and early afternoon Saturday.

DriveBC says the bridge has now been reopened to traffic.

No word yet on injuries.