'Kind-hearted' residents help lorry stuck at bridge

A lorry driver who became stranded at a railway bridge was helped by residents to complete a "tricky" U-turn.

Derbyshire Police said the motorist was unable to pass with the over-height vehicle and "came face-to-face" with the bridge in Twyford Road, Willington, on Friday.

The driver was supported by "kind-hearted" residents, who stepped in to help guide the manoeuvre and "carefully managed" to get the lorry turned around safely, the force said.

Officers thanked the public for their "genuine empathy and understanding" for the driver's situation.

Police said the lorry driver became stuck at the bridge after following satellite navigation and was forced to turn around.

In addition to support from residents, an officer also helped with traffic management.

The force said incidents at railway bridges in Twyford Road and Repton Road were becoming increasingly frequent, with bridge strikes, damage to infrastructure, and road closures taking hours to resolve.

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