A section of the road was closed causing traffic in the areaEmergency services had to help the lorry be removed from under the bridge (Image: John Myers)

Major delays were caused after a vehicle became stuck under a bridge causing a road closure. On Monday, September 15 a a waste-management vehicle attempted to get through a bridge on Porthcawl Road, North Cornelly, but became stuck.

The incident happened at 3.30pm on Monday, September 15. Also, the nearby Kenfig Viaduct section of the M4 was closed in both directions for around five hours on Monday due to strong winds in the area, causing severe traffic delays along the motorway.

It was a day of incidents on the road with severe delays after a warning for winds, the Severn Bridge was also closed due to the severe weather.

Porthcawl Road was partially closed in the direction of Porthcawl coming out of North Cornelly due to the lorry being stuck under the bridge for some time. Stay informed on Bridgend news by signing up to our newsletter here

In a bid to rescue the lorry, that was seemingly to tall to fit under the bridge, the tyres of the vehicle were popped to let the air out and the lorry was pulled through by recovery teams.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Porthcawl Road, North Cornelly yesterday (September 15) at 3.30pm to reports of a lorry stuck under a bridge. Officers attended and the road was partially closed while the lorry was recovered.”

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