How could crashes at most bashed bridge in Hinckley be stopped?

Davies told the BBC there were numerous reasons lorry drivers misjudge low bridges, including fatigue and cognitive overload.

“Many bridge strikes come down to human factors,” Davies said.

“You could have the most experienced driver, the most well-trained driver, but if that driver is having issues at home perhaps, is sleep deprived for whatever reason.

“They could have just spent all night in the services being kept awake by other activity there, so legally they are rested.

“But, actually, they are indeed not well rested because the infrastructure for parking and the safe places to park, suitable places to park that are fit for purpose for large goods vehicles, are really woeful in the UK.

“That can affect drivers and cause them to become fatigued.

“When a driver is fatigued, they may not necessarily make the best decisions, and that can give rise to bridge strikes.

“It comes back to one common thread that goes through all of this, and that is human factors.

“Trucks and coaches and buses, vehicles don’t hit bridges. Drivers do.”

Davies said the RHA offered a “toolbox” of training to drivers to help them improve their driving, including specific guidance on avoiding bridge strikes.