Man charged after lorry overturns on Forth Road Bridge

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after a lorry overturned on the Forth Road Bridge on Tuesday March 14.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2017, 08:59 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:08 BST

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A man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. Picture; contributedA man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. Picture; contributed
A man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. Picture; contributed

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As a result of this incident, the bridge was closed in both directions for around three and a half hours until the vehicle was safely recovered.

The 56-year-old is scheduled to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday March 15.