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Osney Bridge, Botley Road AN ENVIRONMENT Agency boat struck the Osney Bridge water pipe that has resulted in misery for drivers, it has been confirmed. The Government agency said one of its boats was heading to Osney Lock to remove an obstruction on April 18 when it ‘accidentally’ caught a Thames Water pipe hanging down under the bridge. A spokesman said: “The Environment Agency takes the safety of its staff and the general public very seriously – the crew were unharmed and able to continue to Osney. “We assisted Thames Water with river access as they made necessary repairs to their network.”