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An Amazon lorry got 'stuck in the mud' after the driver attempted a three-point-turn to avoid a low bridge in Wigan .

Pictures showed the HGV stuck down a footpath and wedged between trees after the driver tried to turn around in order not to hit the bridge on Gathurst Road on Monday (November 3).

The road was blocked for a short while with police also called to assist the incident.

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Amazon said the lorry was being driven by a third-party carrier and that the driver had attempted to turn in order to avoid the bridge before becoming stuck.

The vehicle was moved with the help of recovery teams shortly after. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to assist with traffic management at the scene.

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