Man charged with drink driving after van crashes into Midhurst bridge

Police have said that a Ford Transit Van crashed into the North Mill Bridge in North Street in Midhurst, on Saturday, January 18 at 10.30pm.

The damage sustained to the bridge led to a road closure that continued until Monday.

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Daniel Collins, 44, of Rumbolds Hill, Midhurst was arrested and then charged with driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit.

Police have confirmed that he is bailed to appear at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on February 18.

Diversions were in place following the crash (Image: Eddie Mitchell) West Sussex County Council said that a four-way traffic light system will be set up to manage traffic flow at the mini roundabout and across the bridge.

The council also said that temporary concrete barriers will be placed in front of the damage and will remain in place until the wall can be repaired.

A spokeswoman said: “Our structural engineer has inspected the bridge to assess the damage and has confirmed it is safe to partially re-open it.

“As soon as we are able to provide timescales for this work, we let the local community know.”