Driver has a lucky escape as lorry hired by TV production firm plunges into Bristol harbour
Driver has a lucky escape as lorry hired by TV production firm plunges into Bristol harbour
A HGV owned by a TV production company plunged into Bristol harbour today The lorry reversed through a metal railing and fell into the water around 6amThe driver was able to escape to safety without suffering any injury A major operation is underway in an effort to prevent the truck sinking further
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A lorry has plunged into the water at Bristol’s Floating Harbour this morning.
Photos of the large HGV show the front still on the raised walkway, while the bottom half is submerged in the water.
It is located on the edge of Millennium Square, just alone from the V-Shed Wetherspoons pub, on the corner by the Revolucion de Cuba restaurant.
A HGV driver had a lucky escape after his trailer plunged into Bristol Harbour earlier today
The lorry, which is owned by a TV production company, reversed through a metal railing and toppled over the edge of the quay
Luckily the driver escaped without suffering any serious injury, emergency services confirmed
The truck belongs to a TV production company who were filming in the area this morning.
It’s been confirmed that no one was injured during today’s incident.
Local police said the driver is shaken up but not injured.
Avon Fire and Rescue said: ‘Crews were mobilised to reports of a lorry over the side of Bristol Harbour at 07.19am.
‘On arrival, crews found one HGV submerged in the water, the driver had already made it to safety.
‘The truck is now fully in the docks and believed to be sinking. Nearby boats are being evacuated and cordons are being put in place.
‘We currently have three fire appliances, one heavy rescue tender and a boat on the scene and firefighters are currently using two winches in an attempt to secure the lorry.
‘The Harbourmaster and Bristol City Council have been informed of the incident. Ambulance crews are also on the scene.’
The trailer, pictured, had been rented by its owner to another company
