HWY 91 out of Richmond cleared after crash in northbound lanes

A crash that turned into a car fire on Highway 91 in Richmond temporarily made a mess of the northbound commute Tuesday morning.

Callers to 1130 NewsRadio first reported the crash before the Westminster Highway Interchange around 10 a.m.

The crash, and emergency response crews blocked the left and middle lanes.

Drive BC announced it had cleared around 11:35 a.m.

✅ CLEAR – #BCHwy91 westbound vehicle fire before Westminster Hwy has been cleared. Expect delays as the congestion eases. #AlexFraserBridge #RichmondBC #NewWest

Delays continue for both the Queensborough Connector southbound and the Alex Fraser Bridge northbound.

You can detour away from the Queensborough Connector using either the Pattullo Bridge out of New Westminster into Surrey and Delta, or by taking Marine Way to the Knight Street Bridge through Richmond.

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