A Wiltshire rail bridge has been hit by a vehicle, leading to delays for drivers and rail passengers.
The rail bridge at Limpley Stoke was reportedly hit in the early hours of Thursday morning (April 2).
Photos from the scene show bricks on the ground and damage to the underside of the bridge.
In a statement, Bradford on Avon Police said: “The B3108 is closed at Stokeford Bridge, Limpley Stoke, after the railway bridge has been struck.
“Network Rail have been informed.
“We expect this to cause traffic and rail disruption this morning. Please see alternative routes.”
In an updated message, police confirmed that the road has now reopened.
Great Western Railway's website also shows that there is no current disruption to the rail services.
A member of the public said that a lorry had been the vehicle involved, but this has not been confirmed.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We responded to reports that a railway bridge on Winsley Road, Limpley Stoke, had been struck by an unknown vehicle at around 5.45am on April 2.
"On arrival, officers found a large amount of stone debris on the road and supported emergency colleagues with road closures.
"Safety checks were carried out on Stokeford Bridge, and the area was made safe."
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