Lorry recovered after hitting railway bridge

A lorry stuck underneath a railway bridge. A highway maintenance vehicle is parked in front of it.Image source, Berto Bettencourt
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There were no injuries as a result of the collision

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A lorry has been recovered after hitting the underside of a railway bridge.

Gloucestershire Police received a report of a lorry hitting a bridge on the A48 in Broadoak, near Newnham on Severn, at 09:15 BST on Tuesday.

No one was injured but the road was closed while the vehicle was recovered and Network Rail inspected the bridge. It was reopened around midday.

Following train cancellations between Lydney and Cheltenham Spa, Network Rail said those travelling from Gloucester could expect disruption until 12:45 BST.

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