Bridge hit by lorry again

This was the scene at a blackspot bridge in the Black Country after yet another lorry became wedged underneath.

The lorry carrying a container hit the 13ft Metro bridge in Great Bridge Road, Tipton, at 1.30pm yesterday.

Traffic was brought to a standstill while emergency services freed the vehicle. No-one was injured. Residents said more than 20 heavy goods vehicles have hit the bridge in the past five years.

Tamieka Gray has lived in Great Bridge Road since March. The 24-year-old said today: "This is a constant problem and has happened three times now since I moved in. It's a real nuisance as it blocks all the residents into their homes."

Last month, a lorry overturned in the road after ploughing into the bridge spilling engine oil across the road and causing chaos.

Sandwell Council is now considering installing electronic barriers and flashing warning signs to stop the problem.