Lorry hits bridge in Machynlleth, closing A487 and railway

The lorry hit the bridge on Wednesday morning, Traffic Wales says

A lorry has hit a railway bridge in Machynlleth, leading to a road closure and train disruption.

The A487 has been closed in both directions while police attend the scene between Ffordd Mynydd Griffiths and the Texaco petrol station.

Traffic Wales said the road would remain closed for some time and asked motorists to plan ahead.

The driver was uninjured, but traffic delays are expected and trains on the line have been cancelled or delayed.

It is thought the lorry's trailer had not been lowered in time before crossing under the railway bridge.

The lorry became wedged under the bridge

Network Rail engineers are currently on site, assessing possible structural damage to the bridge.

Some rocks and rubble have fallen from the bridge on to the road underneath and hydraulic oil from the vehicle has spilled on the road.

Dyfed-Powys Police officers are on site along with officers from Powys council.

Officers said they hoped that the road would be able to re-open once the oil has been cleared.

Transport for Wales said engineers were assessing the bridge

Transport for Wales said the railway line between Machynlleth and Dovey Junction had been closed after the incident.

A spokesman said: "Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Machynlleth and Dovey Junction the railway line is currently closed.

"Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

"Replacement road transport is being provided but may be subject to delays due to local diversions in place."

Lloyds Coaches, which runs public bus services from Machynlleth, said all services in the area had been affected.

The road was closed in both directions

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