Lorry overturns after bridge crash near Fairlop Tube station

A lorry has crashed into a bridge near a train station this morning, triggering road closures and congestion.

Metropolitan Police were called at 9.10am today to reports of an overturned lorry on Forest Road, near to Fairlop underground station.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) attended the scene, alongside London Ambulance Service (LAS).

Emergency Services at the scene of the incident near Fairlop Underground Station (Image: WilberforceMrs/Twitter)

A spokesperson for LFB said that no one is believed to be trapped. A man, he said, was assessed by LAS crews at the scene.  No injuries have however been reported.

Video clips and images of the incident shared on social media show a lorry on the side of road, blocking the street.

Emergency services are still on site while the lorry is being recovered.

The AA has reported that Forest Road is closed both ways between Tomswood Hill (Fulwell Cross) and Fairlop Waters Country Park.

A detour is in operation for bus route 462.