A van has crashed into a railway bridge in Slough, with locals calling for action to address what they say is a regular problem. 

Network Rail staff were seen at the scene of the crash in Station Road around 12pm on Tuesday. 

Responding to a post on social media, nearby residents said vehicles colliding with the bridge 'happens time and time again'. 

One user wrote: "Happens once a year in that same spot lol."

Another added: "Not again! It happens so often it’s ridiculous."

While another showed concern for the bridge, saying: "Oh not again!! That poor bridge."

Others called for work to be undertaken to address the reoccurring problem. 

One comment said: "There should be a Video screen on the bridge - to warn HGV drivers of the danger of trying to drive under the bridge with the wrong height vehicle."

Another added: "There needs to be a height check about 500yards BEFORE you approach this bridge… a bit like when you get height checked before going on a rollercoaster."

Network Rail has been contacted for comment. 

Meanwhile, police had to assist a lorry that hit a bridge in Ascot after what officers called was 'a major maths fail'. 

Police have had to assist a lorry that hit a bridge in Ascot after what officers called was 'a major maths fail'. (Image: TVP)Police have had to assist a lorry that hit a bridge in Ascot after what officers called was 'a major maths fail'. (Image: TVP) (Image: TVP)

Officers were called to the collision in Station Hill Road around 11am.

"It should be clear to all that a 4.3m tall HGV won't fit under a 4.2m bridge," an officer said. 

In September, a car transporter lorry has struck a railway bridge in central Reading, damaging several vehicles being carried by the lorry.