CCTV captures moment lorry destroys ticket booth at Southampton ferry terminal

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The moment a lorry ploughed through a ticket booth at a Southampton ferry terminal has been caught on camera.

Three people were inside the check-in kiosk at the Red Funnel terminal on Monday afternoon (6 September), the ferry company said.

Video shows the lorry clipping the booth as it turns into a parking space at the terminal.


Watch: Amy Hiscott, Eyewitness


A spokesperson warned passengers should expected "delays and increased levels of traffic in the Town Quay area."

A spokesperson from Red Funnel, said: “Three Red Funnel colleagues were inside a check in kiosk which was struck by a HGV this afternoon.

"Our priority is the safety of our team members and passengers, and although there are no significant injuries, both Police and Ambulance services are in attendance as a precaution.

“The incident area has now been secured and we are currently operating a shuttle service to clear traffic as quickly as possible. "