Brandon Cooney and Wade Van Straaten have both been jailed for 16 months after beating a man senseless in Ilfracombe. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
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A lorry collided with scaffolding on New Street this morning, causing delays. Photo: Niel Taylor
Traffic has been moving slowly in Torrington this morning after a lorry struck scaffolding next to the Torrington Arms pub on New Street.
The incident was first reported at around 08.30am today (2 December), with motorists contacting the Gazette to describe long queues forming through the area.
ABOVE: Traffic was slow in Torrington after a lorry struck scaffolding on New Street. Photo: Niel Taylor
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at 8.35am to the A386 at Torrington after a lorry collided with scaffolding attached to a building. There are no injuries, and scaffolders are making the structure safe.
ABOVE: The lorry at the scene where scaffolding was damaged on New Street. Photo: Niel Taylor
Officers are directing traffic at the scene while the issue is resolved.
Reports sent in to the Gazette said traffic is slow.
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