Dump truck and trailer crash closes Malahat

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A truck and trailer crash and fire closes the Malahat Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Broda)A truck and trailer crash and fire closes the Malahat Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Broda)

Witnesses are sharing dramatic images on social media after a commercial dump truck and trailer crashed on the Malahat.

The crash closed Highway 1 in both directions near Bamberton the afternoon of Sept. 28.

Malahat Drive was closed between Whittaker Road and Butterfield Road.

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