Nine-vehicle collision on Alex Fraser Bridge southbound injures three, closes lanes for hours
The crash near Delta early Friday left three people hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Police are asking for dash cam footage and witness information.
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Three people were taken to hospital after a nine-vehicle collision on Alex Fraser Bridge southbound occurring shortly before midnight Thursday, October 8, near Delta. Two patients were in serious but stable condition; one was in stable condition.
Paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites of BC Emergency Health Services said paramedics provided emergency medical treatment and transported the three patients. An initial collision between two vehicles triggered a chain reaction; other drivers were unable to stop in time.
Southbound lanes closed for approximately four hours. The bridge reopened to traffic just before 4 a.m. Friday.
Impaired driving has been ruled out as a contributing factor. Speed may have played a role. The incident remains under investigation by the Delta Police Department.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to call Delta Police at 604-946-4411. Anonymous reports can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
The facts
How many vehicles were involved in the collision on Alex Fraser Bridge?
Nine vehicles collided on Alex Fraser Bridge southbound shortly before midnight on Thursday, October 8, 2026, near Delta.
How many people were hospitalized?
Three people were taken to hospital. Two were in serious but stable condition; one was in stable condition.
How long were the southbound lanes closed?
Southbound lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge closed for approximately four hours and reopened just before 4 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.
What caused the multi-vehicle crash?
An initial collision between two vehicles triggered a chain reaction that other drivers were unable to stop in time to avoid. Impaired driving has been ruled out, though speed may have played a role.
