TRAFFIC is being diverted via Caversham due to a fallen tree on Reading Bridge.
The tree, which has since been cleared, fell through a fence and onto the road, causing queues in the area.
Reading Bridge closed due to fallen tree. Three buses stuck there at present. All other buses diverted via Caversham Bridge.
— Reading Buses (@reading_buses) February 10, 2020
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Reading Buses posted informed followers on Twitter, saying that thee buses are currently stuck in the area.
A resident also tweeted about the chaos, saying: "A tree has just fallen onto Reading bridge and is causing traffic carnage".
Police were in the area shortly after the tree fell and remain at the scene.
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