Driver fined after transport truck strikes rail underpass in downtown Calgary

Calgary police were called to a scene downtown Wednesday morning after a truck hit an overpass.

By News Staff

Posted Aug 19, 2026 10:25 am.

Last Updated Aug 19, 2026 2:03 pm.

A driver is facing fines after a transport truck hit its roof on an underpass in downtown Calgary early Wednesday morning.

The collision occurred at the rail bridge underpass on 1 Street SW between 9 and 10 Avenue at around 7 a.m.

Calgary police say officers responded a short time later and confirm the bridge was not damaged. Images from the scene show the truck’s trailer roof damaged as a result of the impact.

Damage can be seen on the roof of a transport truck trailer after it struck a low-clearance rail bridge in downtown Calgary on Aug. 19, 2026. (CityNews/Matthew Johnson)

The driver was issued a ticket, according to police, though they could not confirm the fine amount.

The truck has been cleared and there are no impacts to traffic in the area.

A transport truck was fined after getting stuck under an overpass in 1 Street SW in downtown Calgary on Aug. 19, 2026. (CityNews/Matthew Johnson)
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