An investigation has been launched after a lorry overturned on a residential street in York earlier today, Tuesday, November 3.
The incident happened on Ashley Park Road at the junction with Stockton Lane, close to Christ Church.
The vehicle, from Vac-Ex, which is operated by John Mee Construction Ltd, tipped over onto the pavement and an area of grass.
A local resident Garry Hornby came across the scene as he was heading to the shops and was shocked at the sight.
"We came out of Ashley Park Road and turned left onto Stockton Lane and it was all cordoned off. That was about 2.30pm this afternoon. The lorry was turned over on its side.
"When we were coming back later we had to go the other way round as it was all closed off. It was hard for people doing the school run.
"They are doing some work at the top of Stockton Lane on that junction so it could be to do with that. It toppled over.
"My wife was driving so I took a photo and quickly uploaded it to the Heworth Community Facebook group to advise people it was closed off. It's a massive lorry.
"Hopefully the driver got out ok. I don't know how it occurred. Hopefully they get the road reopened soon."
A passer-by shared these photos of the dramatic scene which show barriers have been put around the lorry.
Dave Branney, operations director at Vac.Ex.co.uk, confirmed that the driver had not been injured in the incident.
He told The Press: "We are aware of the incident. We are conducting our own investigation.
"The driver is fine."
When asked about the recovery process, Mr Branney said: "It's in hand and should be removed today."
Vac-Ex is one of the UK’s longest-established vacuum excavation specialists, providing services for utilities, rail, highways, and construction projects.
Their vehicles are designed to safely expose buried services and reduce the risk of utility strikes.
The Press has contacted City of York Council and North Yorkshire Police for a response.
Photos: Joe Fenwick
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