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Historic 600-year-old bridge closed after it’s hit by an Uber that became jammed… with diversion route opened
'It defies science'
A HISTORIC 600-year-old bridge has been forced to close when an Uber became stuck after crashing into it.
The route survived everything from the Civil War to The Blitz but was briefly taken out of action by a hapless hybrid.
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The crossing on Honeybourne Road in Bidford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, has been standing almost untouched since the 15th Century.
But it was brought to a standstill earlier this week after it was damaged by a wayward Uber driver.
Reports suggest that the white Toyota Prius crashed into the inner part of the bridge before becoming jammed in by its walls.
Photos from the scene show the car strewn diagonally across the narrow road.
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Its front end was crumpled in where it struck the stone and its tail had spun out onto the other sidewall.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping to use the bridge, the logjammed Prius had completely blocked it off.
Social media commenters were left rather unimpressed by the motoring mishap.
One wrote: "I've taken a class 1 HGV over that bridge a couple of times.
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"How can you not fit a Prius?"
Another added: "How did they manage to do that?
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"It defies science."
The Prius has since been moved but Warwickshire County Council confirmed that the road would remain closed due to the damage.
A diversion route has been put in place for cars, while pedestrians and cyclists are still allowed to use it.
Drivers have been urged to use the nearby Big Meadow and Saxon Fields car parks to access the village instead.
A council statement on Facebook read: "Bidford-on-Avon Bridge closed to all vehicles after the structure was damaged by impact from a car.
"Signed diversion in place.
"Access still available to pedestrians and cyclists and car parks (north and south of bridge) open to support access to local businesses."
It comes after a major UK airport used by millions every year introduced a controversial new parking policy.
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