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Northgate in Canterbury shut off as lorry goes wrong way down one-way King Street

Parts of a city centre were shut off after a lorry driver tried squeezing his vehicle down a narrow one-way street.

Police were called to Northgate in Canterbury after the HGV became stuck when the driver was reportedly sent along King Street by his SatNav.

The street is clearly marked with No Entry road markings and signs.

A lorry went the wrong way down one-way King Street in Canterbury. Pic: Ali Ware
A lorry went the wrong way down one-way King Street in Canterbury. Pic: Ali Ware
Police have closed off Northgate. Pic: Ali Ware
Police have closed off Northgate. Pic: Ali Ware

A road closure was put in place as officers attempted to move the lorry along.

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