Truck Nightmare! 40ft Lorry Stuck in Portsmouth’s Tiny Streets for Over an Hour
Gigantic Lorry Gets Trapped in Fratton
Parking woes? Try squeezing a massive 40ft Arctic lorry down Portsmouth’s narrow Samuels Street. That’s exactly what one poor driver did – and promptly got stuck for more than an hour.
The embarrassed Eldapoint Ltd driver was delivering just after 5pm when he realised his giant truck wasn’t going anywhere. Two cars were blocking his route, leaving him trapped in the tight Fratton neighbourhood.
Desperate Attempts to Free the Lorry
Clutching his clipboard as a shield, the driver dashed out of his cab, knocking on doors frantically to track down the car owners. When that failed, he climbed back in and blasted his horn, hoping to alert locals to his dilemma.
Residents Amused, Selfies Snappped
Rather than frustration, many onlookers found the spectacle hilarious. Dozens whipped out their phones for selfies with the stuck truck – turning a traffic nightmare into a viral moment.
After a tense hour and a half, the truck finally wiggled free and trundled on its way, delivering a story Portsmouth won’t forget in a hurry.
