A serious incident has unfolded on the A20 Ashford Road at Harrietsham, where a lorry has overturned near the railway bridge, prompting the closure of the road in both directions. The extent of the damage to the bridge, if any, remains unknown at this time.
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but reports indicate that a lorry has overturned on the A20 Ashford Road, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area. The incident occurred near the railway bridge, raising concerns about potential damage to the structure.
As a result of the incident, authorities have taken the precautionary measure of closing the road in both directions to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians in the vicinity. The closure is expected to remain in place until the situation is brought under control and any necessary assessments of the bridge’s integrity are conducted.