CONFUSED lorry drivers are destroying trees and causing havoc in a narrow village lane, it has been claimed.

Ian Locke, owner of Stagecoach Stud in Wix Road, Ramsey, said something needs to be done to stop the articulated lorries from driving down the rural road.

His calls come after a driver got wedged in a tree while trying to navigate the village street on Tuesday.

“It keeps happening with these lorries coming through the village,” he said.

“Their satellite navigation systems take them through the village and they are damaging the trees.

“This one pulled a massive branch off one of the trees – it went down the space between the cab and the load and he got absolutely stuck.

“But this is happening all the time when they are on their way to Mistley, they are coming through the village and getting stuck – I don’t know why they are coming this way.

“It’s so narrow here – there needs to be a sign at Horsley Cross directing the traffic to Mistley.“They could be damaging cars too and not even know they are.”

The drivers are travelling up the A120 and turning off on to Wix Road, heading towards the B1352 Wrabness Road.

Mr Locke said there are no signs from the A120 to warn the road is unsuitable for large vehicles.

“Last week it was a French driver going to Bradfield,” he added.

“They are wrecking the place – it’s time and time again.

“We have some beautiful trees down here – we have a lovely horse chestnut tree and the driver this week has pulled a massive branch off.

“The lorry drivers have always been polite but some more signs or something are needed.”

A spokesperson for Essex Highways said: “We would recommend that the best way to raise this issue is for people to contact their local Essex County councillor who can bring it to the attention of the Local Highways Panel for their consideration.”