Calgary

Garbage truck strikes Plus-15 in downtown Calgary

A garbage truck struck a Plus-15 in downtown Calgary, causing damage but few delays on Wednesday morning.

The truck was driving with its forks up and scraped the pedestrian walkway

The garbage truck drove underneath the Plus-15 with its forks up, according to police. (Colleen Underwood/CBC)

A garbage truck struck a Plus-15 in downtown Calgary, causing damage but few delays on Wednesday morning.

Police say the driver of the truck left its forks up and scraped the underside of a section of the pedestrian walkway on Sixth Avenue between First and Second Street S.W. at about 6:15 a.m.

The damage was not significant and the roadway remained open, but the Plus-15 was closed to foot traffic. 

Police said at about 7:50 a.m., they were waiting for final approval from a city engineer before cleaning up the scene.