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Road blocked after Tesco lorry hits bridge in Eridge Road in Tunbridge Wells

A road has been blocked after a Tesco lorry hit a railway bridge.

The A26 Eridge Road is shut both ways as emergency services deal with the incident.

A road in Tunbridge Wells was shut after a Tesco lorry crashed into a bridge
A road in Tunbridge Wells was shut after a Tesco lorry crashed into a bridge

It happened near Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre just before 3pm, and traffic is coping well.

Police spokesman Andy Saunders said: "Police were called at 2.35pm after a lorry collided with a railway bridge at a location close to Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells.

"Officers remain at the scene and recovery of the vehicle is underway.

"The bridge supports a private train line used by the Spa Valley Railway and is not used for commuter travel.

"There are no injuries reported and a structural engineer has been called to asses any potential damage to the bridge."

Police were called to the incident in Eridge Road, Tunbrdge Wells. Picture: Martin Steers
Police were called to the incident in Eridge Road, Tunbrdge Wells. Picture: Martin Steers

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