A lorry became stuck fast under a bridge in Hull this afternoon (Wednesday, May 7) at a spot which has become notorious for similar incidents.
The top of the HGV was caught under the Stoneferry Road railway bridge, causing delays to traffic. Motorists close to the scene shared their pictures with Hull Live.
One commented: “Another lorry stuck under Stoneferry bridge.” The post was met with replies including one that said: “When they did the Stoneferry ‘improvement’ they could maybe have tried lowering the road, like a dip.”
In answer to a post with pictures of the scene, one person said: “They never learn… Let the tyres down, move it.. Reinflate tyres.. Off ya pop!”
A further post said: “Pleased I’m not driving anywhere in Hull this rush hour” while one said: “Route planning is all you need to prevent that happening. That bridge is well signed, must have forgotten the height of his trailer.”
“Just another car driver’s nightmare in Hull. Happens daily,” is what one person wrote.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “Officers are currently in attendance on Ferry Lane near to Stoneferry Bridge in Hull following reports of a lorry colliding with the bridge at around 3.45pm this afternoon (Wednesday, 7 May). Thankfully, no one was injured as a result, and road closures are currently in place to allow for vehicle recovery. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.”
Back in February, Hull East MP Karl Turner called for “urgent action” to be taken by Hull City Council to reduce incidents at the railway bridge over Stoneferry Road. He said after another in a run of incidents, which had closed the road: “It is clear that the current measures are insufficient.”
Mr Turner urged the council to “consider additional strategies to mitigate these disruptions” such as improving signage and exploring technological solutions such as vehicle height detection systems.
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