A section of Martin Grove Road was shut down in Rexdale after a dump truck struck a bridge this morning.
The truck was heading south on Martin Grove Road, near Belfield Road, when its elevated bed hit a rail bridge in the area. The truck got stuck underneath the bridge, forcing police to close the southbound lanes of Martin Grove Road.
According to police, the driver had just dropped a disposal bin nearby before continuing on Martin Grove Road with the dump frame still up.
The driver of the truck was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries, but no serious injuries were reported.
Trains on GO Transit’s Kitchener Line as well as Union-Pearson Express trains were briefly suspended due to concerns over the structural integrity of the bridge. An inspector later deemed the bridge safe and trains resumed service.
TTC vehicles were also on diversion in the area.
The road reopened shortly after 1 p.m.
Police later said that careless driving charges are pending against the driver in connection with the collision.
