AN 18-TONNE lorry has crashed into a railway bridge near a train station.

The heavy goods vehicle has become wedged under the bridge in Fonthill Road, near Hove Station after colliding with the bridge at around 10.30am today.

British Transport Police have been notified by Sussex Police and the recovery of the lorry is ongoing.

No injuries have been reported at the scene.

Network Rail said trains stopped briefly but services have now resumed.