{"id":669875,"date":"2026-01-02T22:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/669875\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:26:18","slug":"police-at-scene-as-trapped-lorry-shuts-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/669875\/","title":{"rendered":"Police at scene as trapped lorry shuts road"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is expected to remain closed for some time\"ACoch-Y-Cwm Road in Bonymaen is closed(Image: Jon Myers)<\/p>\n

A road is closed in both directions due to a lorry being stuck. The incident affects Coch-Y-Cwm Road in Bonymaen, Swansea<\/a>. The road was shut at around 3pm on Friday and is “expected to remain closed for some time”.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for South Wales Police<\/a> confirmed the incident involves a heavy good vehicle which got stuck beneath low hanging tree branches. An earlier statement from the force reads: ” We’re at the scene of an incident on Coch-Y-Cwm Road, Bonymaen<\/p>\n

“The road is currently closed in both directions between the junction of Ty Draw Road and the junction of Dinam Road.<\/p>\n

“It is expected to remain closed for some time; please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We’re grateful for your patience.”<\/p>\n

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