Digger delays Nottingham road…

Road brought to standstill as excavator hits bridge while being transported.

The ring road near Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham was closed in both directions for two hours to remove a stricken digger.

A low-loader carrying the machine hit a bridge on the A6514 Middleton Boulevard at around 8.20 am this morning.

Although it is difficult to judge from the photo, the video (below) suggests that the incident involved local company Total Reclaims Demolition.

“After the road has been cleared the surface will be assessed and repaired if necessary,” says a Nottingham City Council spokeswoman.