STONEMASONS will see what can be salvaged from the historic Bidford Bridge after a farm vehicle crashed into its side.

Work has begun on the bridge to try and repair the devastating damage caused by a crop sprayer which smashed into the side of the bridge on Tuesday, June 9.

The bridge has remained closed to vehicles since the crash with many calling for tighter restrictions on the size and weight of lorries and farm vehicles which cross it.

A qualified stonemason will be at the site to determine what blue lias and sandstone coping stones can be salvaged from the wrecked bridge as part of the wider repair scheme.

Stonework which fell into the river and landed at the base of the bridge will also be salvaged and recycled for the pending repairs where possible.

Emergency work was carried out on the bridge during Monday when the river level was low to make the stone parapet wall safe following a weekend of work by the Avon Navigation Trust.

Alan and Sally Woodcock's CCTV captured the dramatic moment the crop spreader hit the medieval bridge sending bricks tumbling into the river Avon.

Mrs Woodcock said: "When you watch it, it is lucky he didn't end up going into the river.

"It is horrifying."

Businesses remain open in the village with the parish council opening up the car park at the south end of Monie Meadow, Honeybourne Road and pedestrians are still able to cross the bridge.