A SKIP lorry smashed into a low bridge in Romsey - turning on to its side and causing travel choas.
The lorry collided with the bridge on Greatbridge Road this afternoon.
The collision blocked the road in both directions and caused major disruption on train services.
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A3057 #Romsey - Reports of Greatbridge Rd being BLOCKED in both directions between Fishlake Meadows and Duttons Rd due to a bridge strike, expect delay. pic.twitter.com/EPswPrZ7GE
— ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) December 4, 2018
Rail bosses were foced to shut all lines between Salisbury and Romsey, while the vehicle was recovered.
Chiefs at South Western Railway warned train services running through these stations could be cancelled, delayed or revised during the recovery operation.
The lorry has since been removed and the road reopened.
⚠️*NEW 04/12* Due to a vehicle striking a bridge between Salisbury and Romsey all lines are blocked. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 15:00 - https://t.co/pkL7rv4JVT
— SWR Help (@SW_Help) December 4, 2018
South Western Railway also say trains are now running between Romsey and Salisbury again.
More to follow..
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