Lorry collides with building near Blackwood, Caerphilly

Police were called to a crash at just after lunchtime in Pentwyn-mawr, east of Pontllanfraith and Blackwood.

When they arrived they found a lorry had crashed into a building.

Earlier in the day, Gwent Police said emergency services were dealing with a road traffic collision on Twyn College Lane, Pentwynmawr.

The road was closed between Edwards Terrace to the junction of Twyn College Lane with diversions in place.

South Wales Argus: The incident happened in the sleepy town of Pentwynmawr this afternoonThe incident happened in the sleepy town of Pentwynmawr this afternoon (Image: Google Maps)

⚠️🚧 Road closed 🚧⚠️

🚨 Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on Twyn College Lane, Pentwynmawr. 🚨

The road is currently closed between Edwards Terrace to the junction of Twyn College Lane. Diversions are in place.

Please avoid the area.

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/jLNqlVZr1a[1]

— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) January 16, 2024[2]

Now, a Gwent Police spokesperson has confirmed the incident involved a lorry and a building.

The spokesperson said: “We received a report of a road traffic collision at around 12.30pm on Tuesday 16 January after a lorry collided with a building.

“No injuries were reported and the road was closed to recover the vehicle.”

References

  1. ^ pic.twitter.com/jLNqlVZr1a (t.co)
  2. ^ January 16, 2024 (twitter.com)