Photos show extent of damage after Harper Lane bridge crash

Emergency services responded to the crash which happened in Harper Lane, Radlett, at around 3.15pm on Tuesday (September 27).

A grey Range Rover and a black Hyundai both suffered massive damage but police have confirmed there were no serious injuries.

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The front right-side of the Range Rover was completely caved in, losing a tyre and suffering wreckage to the driver’s door.

The damage to the Range Rover. Image: Charlie Hill (Image: Charlie Hill)

The impact of the collision caused part of the bridge wall that runs over the Thameslink railway line to collapse after being struck by the Range Rover.

No trains are thought to have been travelling through at the time so missed any flying debris but some services were delayed for track inspection.

Damage to the wall of the railway bridge. Image: Charlie Hill (Image: Alexander Mathewson)

The wall will now have to be rebuilt and the bridge – situated by the junction with Watling Street – will likely stay shut until those repairs are completed. It remains closed this morning.

The Hyundai, which appeared to be travelling in the opposite direction to the Range Rover, was also damaged and hit temporary barriers on the other side of the bridge that protects a footpath.

The Hyundai involved can be seen on the left-side of the bridge facing in the opposite direction to the Range Rover. Image: Charlie Hill (Image: Charlie Hill)

Emergency services at the junction of Watling Street and Harper Lane on Tuesday afternoon. Image: Melly Sroka (Image: Melly Sroka)

Police say a silver Toyota was also involved in the crash.

The bridge where the crash happened is single-file with the flow of traffic controlled by three-way traffic lights.

The scene of the Harper Lane bridge this morning, looking towards Watling Street. Image: Alexander Mathewson (Image: Alexander Mathewson)

It has been that way since early 2021 when the Harper Lane and Watling Street junction was redesigned to have permanent traffic lights installed for the first time.

Read more: New Harper Lane junction finally complete

The bridge this morning, where it was hit by the Range Rover. Image: Alexander Mathewson (Image: Alexander Mathewson)

Police have not yet provided any update on whether the cause of the crash is being investigated.

The bridge viewed from the junction with Watling Street - pictured in 2021 (Image: Newsquest)

With the bridge currently closed, there is no access from one end of Harper Lane to the other.

Motorists can expect traffic into Radlett to be heavier than usual while the road remains shut.