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Tay Bridge closed as tractor and trailer blown over

The Tay Road Bridge has been closed after a large trailer overturned on the northbound carriageway.

Drivers have been asked to avoid the area since the tractor crash at about 17:55.

The bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles and a 30mph speed limit was in place because of high winds at the time.

It was expected to be closed in both directions for a “considerable time” while the vehicle is recovered.

The crash caused damage to the walkway on the 1.4mile (2.2km) bridge, which spans the Tay estuary between Dundee and Newport-on-Tay.

Diversions via Perth are in place.

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