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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 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
A man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. Picture; contributed
A 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 Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland

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

The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland