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Drivers have been warned to expect delays after a notorious bridge in Leicestershire was struck by a lorry again. The railway bridge over the A5 Watling Street in Hinckley – which was once dubbed the “most bashed” in Britain[1] – was struck by a lorry …
Leicestershire’s ‘most bashed bridge'[1] was hit once again today (Monday, November 11) after a lorry collided with it. The incident in Hinckley[2] caused traffic disruption and lengthy delays for drivers on surrounding routes.
First reports of the col…
A bridge which previously held the title for Britain’s most bashed has been hit again by a lorry.The A5 Watling Street bridge in Hinckley was closed in both directions after a lorry crashed into the railway bridge on Monday morning and badly damaged it…
The busy A5 was shut in both directions at Hinckley this morning after a lorry hit the railway bridge, causing traffic problems throughout the area. Leicestershire Police[1] said in a post on X at about 6.45am today (Wednesday): “The A5 in Hinckley is …
A Leicestershire bridge that has seen repeated collisions has again been hit by a lorry.The rail crossing, over the A5 at Hinckley, was struck on Wednesday morning, with the vehicle involved shedding its load.The A5 was closed in both directions betwee…
Greig Watson – BBC News East Midlands
October 9, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Recovery work is under way, National Highways said [Hinckley Town Centre Facebook Page]
A Leicestershire bridge that has seen repeated collisions has again been hit by a lorry.
The ra…
Motorists in Leicestershire[1] should be aware of 15 new locations where mobile speed camera[2] vans will be deployed from today (Saturday, September 28). The new locations span the region, including areas in Coalville[3], Glen Parva[4], Sapcote and Si…
Leicestershire’s ‘most bashed bridge’ was hit once again last night (Saturday, September 7) after a lorry became wedged following a collision. The A5 in Hinckley[1] was shut for nearly three hours amid the latest incident.
First reports of the bashing …
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Part of a major route in Leicestershire[1] was closed after a van hit the back of a lorry this afternoon. The southbound carriageway of the A5 near to Smockington Hollow was closed, a spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said.
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