Emergency closure of bridge over structural damage

A iron bridge with panels is supported by pillars which look like concrete. The water flowing under it is swollen and there is a lot of debris - including trees and branches - mounted up against one of the pillars.Westmorland and Furness Council

Holme Farm Bridge was closed to pedestrians and vehicles on Wednesday

A bridge has been closed to pedestrians and vehicles due to structural damage.

Westmorland and Furness Council said it issued an emergency closure for Holme Farm Bridge, Appleby, on Wednesday morning.

The council said it was in talks with the bridge owner after "underwater investigations discovered one of the abutments has been undermined".

It follows an order earlier in the year after vehicles were banned from using the structure.

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