Witness appeal launched after HGV hits A63 bridge

Police seek dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts

Author: Katy WhitePublished 2nd Oct 2026

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that struck the underside of a bridge on the A63.

The incident occurred on Monday, 28th September 2026, between the junctions of Brough and South Cave.

Both eastbound and westbound carriageways were temporarily closed while emergency services assessed the bridge's stability.

Police are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a yellow vehicle believed to have been at the scene.

Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision and has not yet contacted authorities is urged to call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 26*137120.

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