💔 Heartbreaking scenes in the Welsh village of Gwaelod-y-Garth as floodwaters force residents from their homes! This picturesque spot on the edge of Cardiff was transformed into a disaster zone after an explosion at the nearby quarry.
👮♂️ Emergency services, including South Wales Police and Fire and Rescue, are on site managing the chaos and helping to evacuate affected residents. Streets like Heol Berry and Heol y Nant are currently under water, and the situation remains critical.
Witnesses described the explosion around 2pm as resembling an “earthquake,” which unleashed a torrent of water through the residential areas. The cause appears linked to the Breedon Group quarry, although there’s no official comment from the owners yet.
🚫 Please avoid the area to give emergency teams space to work. Road closures are causing severe traffic disruptions, particularly between Radyr and Taff’s Well, so it’s best to plan alternative routes.
Stay safe, everyone! 💧 We’ll bring more updates as the situation develops. 🙏🏽
Feel free to share any relevant experiences or information and support your neighbours through this challenging time. Together, we can overcome anything! 💪🏽 #Flood #WelshVillage #CommunitySpirit