A lorry has crashed into a railway bridge, causing severe traffic delays.

Market Street between Church and Oswaldtwistle is backed up with traffic after a lorry crashed into the bridge close to the railway station.

A picture captured by a member of the public shows the lorry wedged under the bridge after the driver misjudged the height.

Traffic is now backing up along Market Street with people in the area advising others to avoid travelling in that direction. 

It's believed the incident happened just before 10am on Monday (August 21) and one person said he heard a loud bang as the lorry crashed into the bridge.

No diversions have been put in place as of yet but the incident has had a knock-on effect with trains and buses travelling through Oswaldtwistle and Church, with some services being cancelled.

A statement on Northern's website reads: "Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Blackburn and Burnley Manchester Road all lines are blocked.

"Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 11am.

"Services between Blackburn and Rainford (in both directions) between York and Blackpool North (in both directions) and between Colne and Preston (in both directions) are currently being disrupted due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge.

"Services on these routes will be disrupted until Network Rail arrive on site and inspect the bridge.

"York to Blackpool North services will start/terminate at Hebden Bridge.

"Preston to Colne services will start/terminate at Preston.

"Blackburn to Rainford services will be disrupted.

"Services will be impacted by service alterations based on train crew route knowledge.

"The 8am Rainford to Blackburn, will be held at Accrington.

"Rail replacement will be requested once Network Rail arrive on site to inspect the bridge."

Police confirmed they were called at 9.53am and not injuries were reported.