Railway line blocked after lorry crashes into bridge

A railway line was blocked after a lorry crashed into a bridge and got stuck underneath. It meant trains were not able to run between Kearsney and Dover.

Southeastern says the crash is causing disruption. Stock picture: Southeastern

However, the lorry has now been removed and services are set to return to normal. The Southeastern app had said: “A lorry has struck a bridge at Kearsney.

“Police are on site and have reported damage to the bridge and the vehicle trapped underneath. “Staff are on route to inspect the bridge.” A Police spokesperson said:: “Kent Police was called at 5.46am to a report that a lorry had struck a railway bridge in Alkham Road, Kearsney.

“Officers attended the scene and closed the road pending an inspection by Network Rail engineers.

No injuries were reported.”