Drivers are being advised to avoid an area in Lewisham after a lorry crash.

People should avoid Verdant Lane in SE6 and it's surrounding area after a lorry crashed into a bridge.

This appears to be a Kersey Freight Limited lorry carrying toilet rolls.

Police say structrual engineers have assessed the scene.

This Is Local London: photo: John Stevensphoto: John Stevens

There are no reports of any injuries.

Police were called to Verdant Lane at 8.10am today in response to reports a vehicle had been in collision with a railway bridge.

Lewisham Police tweeted: "#RoadClosure | Motorists are advised to avoid #Verdant Lane #SE6 and the surrounding area after a lorry collided with a bridge.

"Structural engineers are at the location and are assessing the scene.

"The vehicle remains at the scene.

"No reports of any injuries."

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