Lorry Crashes into Railway Bridge in Erdington, Overturns and Sparks Chaos
Major Incident Brings Erdington to a Halt
A lorry smashed into the railway bridge on Summer Road, near South Road in Erdington, just before 11 AM. The crash overturned the heavy goods vehicle and forced authorities to shut the road both ways. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, turning the area into a major traffic nightmare.
Train services between Birmingham New Street and 123. Train tickets will be accepted on local buses between New Street and Sutton Coldfield to ease travel headaches.
Commuters are warned: check your travel plans before heading out and expect longer journey times.
History of Trouble on Summer Road Bridge
This isn’t the first time the Summer Road bridge has been struck. Back in November 2024, a lorry hit the same bridge, resulting in a driver’s arrest for drink driving. Authorities are now probing whether the latest crash caused serious structural damage to the bridge.
Keep an eye out for updates as emergency teams work around the clock to clear the mess and get transport running smoothly again.
