Lorry packed with toilet rolls smashes into low bridge on South Circular in Hither Green

A lorry jam-packed with toilet rolls smashed into a bridge in south London scattering dozens of packs of tissue across the road.
The lorry came to an abrupt halt on the South Circular in Hither Green Credit: Twitter/@johnestevens

A lorry jam-packed with toilet rolls smashed into a bridge in south London scattering dozens of packs of tissue across the road.

The collision left the back of the lorry crumpled on the busy South Circular road in Hither Green and a long queue of cars facing an unusual hold up.

Packs of toilet rolls could be seen bursting from the sides of the trailer after the sides were torn off.

A 'Low Bridge' warning sign alerted drivers to the potential danger of passing beneath Credit: Twitter/@johnestevens

It seems a big yellow sign warning of a 'Low Bridge' failed to alert the driver to the danger.

A number of roads were closed in the area as emergency services responded. There were no reports of any injuries.

Structural engineers were on location and assessing the scene. Kersey Freight has been contacted for comment.