Multiple UK traffic networks disrupted by lorry and train collisions with bridges

Several incidents involving lorries striking bridges or railway infrastructure have caused significant disruptions across the UK and Belgium. In Nottingham, a lorry carrying a digger overturned and hit a bridge on the A52 Radcliffe Road, leading to a full road closure and emergency services response, with drivers advised to seek alternate routes. In Carlisle, a lorry collided with a railway bridge on Petteril Bank Road, temporarily closing the West Coast Main Line and prompting a call for drivers to be mindful of vehicle height to prevent costly damage. Similarly, in Belgium, a lorry stuck on a level crossing in Gontrode collided with a train during rush hour, causing rail service suspensions and shock among passengers, though no injuries were reported. Additionally, Greater Anglia warned of ongoing rail disruptions in Hockley after a vehicle hit a railway bridge, with alternative travel arrangements offered. Meanwhile, in Sunderland, resurfacing work on foot and cycle paths on the Grade II listed Wearmouth Bridge is underway, causing temporary closures and advising users to take alternate routes for safety.