A van's roof was ripped off as it became wedged under a railway bridge in Needham Market.

Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team reported at 4.20pm today (Saturday, May 8) that the van lodged itself under the bridge in Hawks Mill Street.

Ipswich Star: A van was stuck on Hawks Mill Street under a bridge in Needham MarketA van was stuck on Hawks Mill Street under a bridge in Needham Market (Image: Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team)

The van was able to get free, hours later, thanks to the policing team but its roof was ripped off in the process.

Ipswich Star: The van as it emerged from under the bridge on Hawks Mill Street, Needham MarketThe van as it emerged from under the bridge on Hawks Mill Street, Needham Market (Image: Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team)

Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team advised drivers on Twitter: "Do you know the height of your van? If you’re not sure, don’t risk it. Seek alternative route."