'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
A railway bridge in Leicestershire, known as Britain's most frequently struck bridge, was hit by lorries twice in two days. Network Rail confirmed no structural damage occurred, but the incidents caused minor delays to rail services.
Why it matters
The recurring incidents highlight ongoing infrastructure safety issues and the economic impact of vehicle-bridge collisions on transport networks.
Figure caption, Watch: Moments after lorry hits bridge
A railway bridge named as the most bashed in Britain has been struck by a lorry for the second time in two days.
Leicestershire Police said that at 05:52 BST on Sunday, the A5 Watling Street near Hinckley in Leicestershire was closed after a lorry crashed into the bridge.
Then on Monday afternoon, the force said the same road was shut due to a "road traffic collision" with a bridge, and officers asked people to find alternative routes.
A Network Rail spokesperson said no damage to the structure was found, but added "bridge strikes remain one of the biggest causes of disruption on the railway".
Image source, Hinckley town centre Image caption, The A5 Watling Street near Hinckley was closed on Monday afternoon
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