Debris scattered across the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C., after a truck lost its load late Monday afternoon.
DriveBC said the debris temporarily blocked all but one of the eastbound lanes between the Gilmore Avenue diversion and Willingdon Avenue exit, snarling traffic during rush hour.
The cause of the accident has not been confirmed, but a tweet from DriveBC suggested the truck crashed into an overpass.
"Crane enroute. Bridge crew to assess overpass also on its way," the post said.
Officials have not commented on what kind of goods or materials the truck was transporting before the accident, or whether anyone was hurt.
DriveBC said the scene was cleared and all lanes were reopened by around 5:30 p.m.
