THESE dramatic photos show a lorry hanging off the edge of a cliff near Malvern as the driver had a lucky escape.

Ledbury Fire Station shared these dramatic photos of the lorry perched on the edge of a precipice on the A449 on the Malvern side of British Camp yesterday.

The driver managed to escape unhurt while fire crews pulled the lorry to safety using a winch. 

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As previously reported the road had to be closed in both directions while the lorry was recovered. Now firefighters have revealed the painstaking nature of the operation for the first time.

Ledbury Reporter: DRAMATIC: The lorry was in a precarious position but fire crews were on hand to help. Photo: Ledbury Fire Station DRAMATIC: The lorry was in a precarious position but fire crews were on hand to help. Photo: Ledbury Fire Station

A spokesperson for the fire station said: "Today at 1.25pm Ledbury attended a road traffic collision on the Malvern side of the British Camp.

"One large goods vehicle located in a precarious position and made safe by the crews using two Tirfor winches, chocks and blocks.

"Thankfully no injuries to anyone involved and quite a drop narrowly missed. The road was closed to keep those working at the scene safe while the vehicle was made safe and recovered.

"Thank you for your assistance Malvern Fire Station and the Heavy rescue kit from Hereford Fire Station.

"Also a big thanks to Eurotow Recovery and Repair West Mercia Police and Highways for helping making the roadway safe again."