A man is due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. Picture; contributed

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As a result of this incident, the bridge was closed in both directions for around three and a half hours until the vehicle was safely recovered.

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The Forth Road Bridge was closed after a lorry overturned. Picture: Traffic Scotland

The 56-year-old is scheduled to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday March 15.