Traffic in Wakefield: Delays on popular Wakefield road due to large vehicle hitting bridge

Thornes Lane is currently closed whilst the vehicle is removed.placeholder image
Thornes Lane is currently closed whilst the vehicle is removed.

Motorists are facing delays in Wakefield after a large vehicle collided with a bridge.

The incident on Thornes Lane has led to numerous delays within the area and the closure of the usually busy road.

Drivers are advised to anticipate further delays and are encouraged to avoid the road and find alternative routes whilst recovery teams remove the vehicle.

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