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Port Mann Bridge in B.C. closed after falling ice smashes cars, injures at least one

The Port Mann Bridge officially opened to eight lanes of traffic on Saturday.

Falling ice from the new Port Mann Bridge in B.C. has been closed after several cars were damaged, The Province reports.

On Wednesday afternoon, several people began posting pictures to Twitter of the damage done to their cars after they were hit by what some referred to as “ice bombs.” The images show smashed windshields, dented hoods and damaged mirrors. The bridge has been closed in both directions.

“The closure was necessary because falling ice from the bridge injured a motorist who required ambulance attendance and damaged vehicles,” said Sgt. Peter Thiessen, spokesperson for LMD traffic services in a press release. He added that the bridge will be reopened once the weather has improved and the bridge has been assessed.

The Port Mann Bridge, which connects Coquitlam to Surrey, B.C., was recently re-opened after a billion-dollar revitalization project. The original four lane bridge was built in 1964. Now, the bridge opens to eight lanes of traffic, with an additional two lanes expected to be added next year.