lorry

Example Sentences

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While returning from the scene, the rescue team said it came across another broken-down lorry carrying more than 60 people, who had been stranded for three days after a battery failure.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Dramatic images from the major road show the lorry engulfed in flames, with huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The A9 is closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A police officer at the scene of the crash told the BBC a bike and lorry were involved, with the cyclist in a "serious" condition in hospital.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A lorry loaded with sofas and shelves and tables was parked by the side, and a man stood beside it talking to a young female civil defender wearing khaki jeans and canvas shoes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie