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Mercier Bridge reopened after truck crashes into structure

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Truck crashes into Mercier Bridge
WATCH ABOVE: The Mercier Bridge was completely closed Thursday morning after a snow removal truck crashed into the structure. Global's Kelly Greig explains how it happened – Feb 18, 2016

MONTREAL – The Mercier bridge is reopened after a snow removal truck crashed into the structure Thursday morning.

It happened just after 5 a.m.

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The bed of the dump truck was raised at the time of the accident.

Sûreté du Québec officers are meeting with the driver to determine if speed or alcohol was a factor.

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Provincial officials are onsite to inspect the bridge’s integrity.

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