Norfolk Police free van stuck under a bridge in Canterbury Way, Thetford, known as the Abbey Farm railway bridge

Drivers on social media have shared their frustration after a van got wedged under a bridge earlier this morning.

Police were called to the bridge in Canterbury Way, Thetford, at 8.59am after they received reports that a vehicle had become stuck.

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police confirmed the obstruction was cleared at 9.21am.

The bridge, also called the Abbey Farm railway bridge, is known locally as a spot where van drivers often become stuck.

On a local Facebook page frustrated drivers said two vehicles had also been spotted lodged under the bridge on Tuesday morning.