A lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Bury St Edmunds yesterday evening, sparking widespread disruption to train services in Suffolk. At 13:33 BST on Wednesday 14 July 2026, the heavy goods vehicle struck the bridge at its junction with Orttewell Road and Barton Road before overturning onto its side.
Emergency responders – including Suffolk Police, firefighters, and paramedics – swiftly attended to the scene after receiving reports of the incident. Fortunately, no one involved in the collision sustained any injuries despite the lorry's dramatic fall.
The train operating company, Greater Anglia, confirmed that services between Ipswich and Cambridge were significantly impacted by the accident. As a precautionary measure, trains were instructed to reduce their speed over the affected section of track, prioritising passenger safety and railway infrastructure security.
Network Rail engineers promptly assessed the bridge's structural integrity, undertaking a thorough examination to determine whether it remains sound and safe for normal operating speeds. Until these assessments are complete, passengers can anticipate continued adjustments to their travel plans.
A spokesperson from Greater Anglia apologised for the inconvenience caused, assuring that those holding advance purchase tickets for cancelled services would be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains.