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Police car crashes through bridge barrier

Susie Rackand
Shannen Headley,West Midlands
News imageWorcester Metals A police car that has driven through a balustrade on a bridge. The car is partially overhanging the bridge edge. It is night and the scene is lit by lampposts.Worcester Metals
Images show the police car came to a stop on the edge of the bridge

Part of a police car was left hanging over the edge of a bridge after hitting the parapet in a crash in Worcester.

West Mercia Police said the patrol car was travelling to a call-out when it struck the bridge on the River Severn, resulting in a two-car crash.

The incident happened shortly before 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, with the second vehicle, belonging to a member of the public, subsequently hitting the police vehicle from behind.

The force said no-one was injured and an investigation was under way.

The area was closed off on Wednesday while both cars were recovered and the road made safe.

News imageA damaged bridge with red barriers up. A river can be seen and buildings on the far side lining a road.
The bridge is partially blocked off while recovery of the vehicles takes place, said police

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