Aerial photos of Allelys abnormal load in Wisbech on June 22

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Aerial shots captured the moment a lorry transported a gargantuan abnormal load through Wisbech. 

The extraordinary 694-tonne convoy made its way through the Fenland town with a police escort on Sunday, June 22. 

Specialist haulage firm Allelys transported the generator along West Bank, Bridge Road, the A17, Wisbech Road and Main Road. 

The load measured 89 metres in length, 5.2 metres high and 5.2 metres wide. 

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "We will be assisting Allelys with transporting an abnormal load from Sutton Bridge to Lynn Road, Wisbech, from 9am. 

"Once we reach Lynn Road, the generator will remain there until transshipment has taken place. 

"Norfolk will then continue with the escort to the end destination of Walpole."

The force said direct routes are "not always feasible" for abnormal loads of this size, adding that movements are not permitted during hours of darkness. 

Thank you to Darren Sadler and Josh Cobb for these fantastic photos. 

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