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Abigail O'Leary

Heart-stopping dashcam clip shows jack-knifed lorry dangling over bridge after crash

This heart-stopping footage captures the moment a lorry was left dangling over a bridge in the aftermath of a motorway crash.

The HGV is seen partially hanging over the bridge above other roads on the M25 following the accident yesterday afternoon.

The main carriageway at junction 2 for the Darenth Interchange was closed due to the jack-knifed lorry.

Footage shows the HGV crashed into the side of the motorway barrier with part of its trailer and several wheels hanging off the bridge.

Sarah Hamer, 39, was travelling with her family in the car when they spotted the horrific crash.

Sarah said: "As far as we could see, the front of the lorry had impact marks.

The lorry hangs precariously over the bridge on the M25 (Sarah Hamer / SWNS.COM)

"The motorway was closed from the Darenth interchange.

''Obviously there was quite a few police in attendance and ambulances.

"It was really shocking to see."

The HGV became jack-knifed in the road on Wednesday afternoon (PA)
The crash caused at least six miles of tailbacks (Sarah Hamer / SWNS.COM)

The crash caused at least six miles of tailbacks, but thankfully no serious injuries have been reported.

Kent Police spokesman James Walker, said: "Road closures are in place following a collision between a lorry and a roadside barrier on the A282.

"The incident was reported to Kent Police at 1.20pm and resulted in part of the lorry’s trailer breaching a safety barrier.

"No serious injuries have been reported, however the A2 is closed in both directions, at the junction for the Darenth Interchange, to ensure public safety. The anticlockwise M25 is also closed at junction 2.

"Motorists are advised to expect delays and, where possible, consider using an alternative route."

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