A SCAFFOLDING van was left hanging precariously on a Hampshire railway bridge this morning.

The van was driving along Weston Lane, Nursling, when it veered up onto the barriers protecting the small brick bridge, partially blocking the road.

But colleagues from the firm R.O.M Scaffolding were quick to come to the driver's rescue, towing the van off the barrier.

The van was able to drive off and there were no visible damage to the barrier.

The driver was uninjured.