Live updates as Cambridge road closed after lorry hits railway bridge

A road is closed and railway passengers face disruption after a lorry hit a railway bridge near Cambridge. The vehicle struck the bridge over Coldham’s Lane.

The vehicle has come to rest on its side partially under the bridge. Firefighters expect the road to remain closed for several hours.

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service[1] spokesperson said: “Coldham’s Lane in Cambridge is currently closed due to a road traffic collision under the railway bridge. It’s likely to be closed for a few hours, so please check your route before you travel.”

A Greater Anglia spokesperson said: “12:47 Cambridge[2] to Ipswich will be started from Ely. It will no longer call at Cambridge and Newmarket. This is due to a vehicle hitting a railway bridge.”

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “Coldhams Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to overturned lorry from A1134 Barnwell Road to Norman Way. Photos on social media show the lorry has overturned and slid underneath the railway bridge.”

“Cancellations on Greater Anglia between Cambridge and Kennett due to earlier bridge being hit by a road vehicle.”

CambridgeshireLive[3] will bring you further updates as they become available. Follow our dedicated feed below for the latest.

References

  1. ^ Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
  2. ^ Cambridge (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
  3. ^ CambridgeshireLive (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)