The HGV collided with the bridge and has become stuck
A lorry has collided with a railway bridge in Walkden this evening (October 12) (Image: ASP)
A main road in Salford has been taped off tonight (October 12) after an HGV lorry collided with a railway bridge.
The vehicle, a Pets at Home lorry, appears to have become stuck after colliding with a railway bridge on Memorial Road in Walkden, close to Walkden station.
Photos from the scene show the road has been cordoned off with police, the fire service and Network Rail operatives in attendance.
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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at around 8:30pm this evening.
It is not yet known whether rail services through the station have been affected by the incident.
Police, fire and Network Rail are at the scene (Image: ASP)
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 8.30pm on Monday 12 October, one fire engine from Farnworth was called to attend a road traffic collision involving a lorry on Memorial Road, Worsley.
“Crews arrived quickly and worked alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe before departing after approximately one hour at the scene.”
GMP and Pets at Home have been contacted for comment.