Police statement after another bridge strike on Stoneferry Road

Hull Daily Mail Icon News Hull & East Yorkshire News Humberside Police The railway bridge is a hotspot for HGVs getting stuck underneath Another heavy goods vehicle hit the railway bridge over Stoneferry Road in Hull today. The area is a hotspot for bridge strikes, despite signage warning of the 4.6m maximum height. The road was closed to traffic in both directions while the lorry was recovered, but opened again about half an hour later. Nobody was hurt in the crash. In a statement, Humberside Police said: “Officers are currently in attendance on Stoneferry Road, Hull near a railway bridge following reports of a lorry colliding with the bridge at around 12.25pm this afternoon (Friday, 28 November). “Thankfully, no one was injured as a result, a road closure was put in place to allow for vehicle recovery and the road has since been reopened.” Earlier in the year, a local MP wrote to Hull City Council urging for action to be taken to prevent further bridge strikes. Karl Turner, MP for Hull East, claimed the current signage was “insufficient”. The MP asked the council to “consider additional strategies to mitigate these disruptions”. He suggested “exploring technological solutions such as vehicle height detection systems to provide real-time alerts to driver”. “The residents and commuters who rely on this route deserve a safe and reliable passage,” he added in the letter. “I therefore hope that the council will prioritise this matter and take necessary steps to prevent further incidents.” In response, the Council said there was already signage displayed from all directions warning drivers of the railway bridge. Commenting at the time, Network Rail said it had campaigns encouraging lorry drivers to “plan their routes carefully and check vehicle heights before journeys”. The Network Rail spokesperson added: “Th…
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