Lorry in Derbyshire freed after being trapped under a railway bridge for almost six hours

The driver has been reported for driving without due care and attention.
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Officers from Creswell and Clowne safer neighbourhood teams have assisted a lorry today (February 18), which was stuck under the railway bridge that crosses Sheffield Road, Creswell, and required specialist recovery.

The force received a call from the driver of the lorry at 6am today and the lorry was freed almost six hours later, causing issues for commuting motorists.

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The driver has been reported for the offence of driving without due care and attention and will be sent a court summons.

A lorry was stuck under a railway bridge in Creswell. Credit: Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT FacebookA lorry was stuck under a railway bridge in Creswell. Credit: Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT Facebook
A lorry was stuck under a railway bridge in Creswell. Credit: Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT Facebook

A spokesperon from Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT stated this was due to him ‘ignoring several warning signs and the warning chain bridge’.

On Facebook, they added: “We thank everyone who has driven past for their patience whilst the recovery garage and network rail resolved the situation.”