A van had its top half ripped off after it struck Ely bridge yesterday afternoon. 

The bridge near Ely railway station took yet another hit yesterday afternoon. 

Police officers attended the incident and had to close the road while the vehicle was recovered.

"Thankfully, the occupants of the vehicle and the bridge were unharmed," said Cambridgeshire Constabulary, who also gave a word of warning. 

"If you are driving a large vehicle, please be aware of your height and weight limits and look out for visible road signs when driving."

Ely Standard: This vehicle lost its top half after it struck Ely bridgeThis vehicle lost its top half after it struck Ely bridge (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

In 2022 Ely railway bridge was named fifth on Network Rail's list of Britain's most bashed having been struck 12 times.

The Stonea Road bridge near Manea was crowned Britain's most bashed for 2022 after being hit 33 times.

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