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Lorry crashes into houses in Harman Avenue, Lympne

A trail of destruction has been left by a lorry after it got stuck in a quiet village road.

Police were called to Lympne, near Hythe, earlier this morning after the trucker took a wrong turning and mounted the kerb.

Damage was done to several walls and has dug up one of the houses's block driveways in Harman Avenue.

The trail of destruction left in Harman Avenue in Lympne. Picture: Gary Browne
The trail of destruction left in Harman Avenue in Lympne. Picture: Gary Browne

It is believed the lorry was en route to Heathrow but somehow found its way into the residential street.

A recovery truck was called to get the Romanian registered vehicle free.

It is believed the lorry was en route to Heathrow. Picture: Gary Browne
It is believed the lorry was en route to Heathrow. Picture: Gary Browne

Officers were called shortly after 10.55am to the street.

No injuries have been reported but extensive damage has been caused to properties in the street.

Police have not confirmed why the lorry was in the area or if any further damage to power lines, gas mains or water pipes has been caused.

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