'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.
A railway bridge in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been struck by a lorry for the second time in two days, earning it the dubious title of Britain's most bashed bridge. On Sunday at 05:52 BST, the A5 Watling Street was closed after a lorry crashed into the bridge. On Monday afternoon, the same road was shut again due to a road traffic collision with the bridge, causing officers to advise drivers to find alternative routes.
Network Rail spokesperson confirmed no damage to the structure was found, but emphasized that bridge strikes remain one of the biggest causes of railway disruptions. The bridge had previously been named the most bashed in Britain last year, after being struck 22 times between April 2024 and March 2025. Plans to lower the road under the bridge are delayed, with Network Rail stating a lorry struck the railway bridge on Watling Street at 13:48 today, with no damage found and train services continuing safely, causing 16 minutes of delay.
Drivers are urged to be aware of their vehicle's height, plan routes, and follow road signs to prevent further disruptions.
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