Road shut after lorry toppled in bridge strike

The scene of the collisionImage source, Stoke-on-Trent Police
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The crash happened at about 10:00 BST on Monday

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A road in Stoke-on-Trent has been closed after a flatbed truck carrying another lorry hit a railway bridge.

Another truck was also involved in the crash, which happened on Anchor Road, Longton, at about 10:00 BST on Monday, said police.

Nobody was injured, but the road was expected to be closed for some time.

Drivers were being urged to find a different route as emergency services deal with the incident.

Image source, Stoke-on-Trent Police
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The road will be closed for some time, warn police

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