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Lorry strikes railway bridge near East Malling, causing train service disruption

Train services have been disrupted after a lorry hit a railway bridge.

It happened at around 3.10pm, near East Malling, on the High Street at Chapel Street.

Train services have been disrupted after a lorry hit a railway bridge. Picture: Google Maps
Train services have been disrupted after a lorry hit a railway bridge. Picture: Google Maps

Southeastern initially said all lines were blocked this afternoon.

But shortly before 4pm, it said on Twitter: "Network Rail response staff have completed safety checks to the bridge at #EastMalling and all lines have reopened.

"Trains between Victoria and Ashford may be delayed or altered."

It had earlier said: "We have been advised of a road vehicle striking a bridge, near #EastMalling.

"All lines are blocked, and trains between Otford and Ashford via Maidstone East may be delayed or altered.

"Network Rail response staff are on their way to the location."

A Network Rail spokesman earlier had said its response staff were on their way to the scene and a further statement would be released in due course.

Kent Police has been approached for information.

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