Lorry left hanging above road after crashing into bridge barrier

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Lorry Left Hanging Above Road After Crashing Into Bridge Barrier
A lorry has been left hanging above a major road in England. Photo: Northamptonshire Police
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By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent

A lorry was left hanging above a major road in England after crashing into a bridge barrier.

An image published by Northamptonshire Police shows the vehicle tilted towards the dual carriageway, with its rear end in mid-air.

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The UK's National Highways agency said: “A HGV has struck a near-side bridge barrier and come to rest hanging over the A14.

“All emergency services and recovery contractors are working at the scene.”

The lorry was lifted by a crane into an upright position.

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The crash happened in the early hours of Monday morning.

It caused 6.5km of congestion and delays of 45 minutes, according to National Highways.

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