Lorry ‘stuck under bridge’ in Haywards Heath: train delays and re-routed buses

A lorry has become stuck under a bridge in Haywards Heath, causing bus services to be re-routed, Metrobus has announced.

By Lawrence Smith

Published 21st Mar 2022, 11:53 BST

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Metrobus made the statement on its Twitter profile at 10.51am today (Monday, March 21).

A spokesperson said: “Due to a lorry stuck under the bridge on Rocky Lane in Haywards Heath, our #MB270 services are following the 271 route via Fox Hill Village and Jane’s Lane in both directions until further notice.” ⚠️

Southern Rail said the incident had caused train delays as well.

Southern Rail said people can expect train delays of about 20 minutes.

A Southern Rail spokesperson on Twitter said: “A road vehicle has collided with a bridge in the Haywards Heath area.

“This means that trains through the area will have to run at reduced speeds.

“Some services may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.”

There will be more information added to this story as it comes in.

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