Police investigate after lorry carrying wide load collides with bridge on the A500
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 09:30
Part of the D-Road was closed for two hours following the accident yesterday afternoon.
Staffordshire Police said the incident happened at 1.05pm.
The HGV collided with a bridge on the south-bound carriageway close to Glebe Street in Stoke.
The busy road was closed, causing delays for motorists.
It was reopened shortly after 3pm. No-one was injured in the incident.
The spokesman said the vehicle was carrying a large tank being transported to be broken up.
He added: "Police are investigating the accident."
Picture: Clare Jennings
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