### Maesteg Community Shaken by Night-Time Car Crash Leaving Trail of Destruction
Residents of Coegnant Road in Caerau, Maesteg, awoke to chaos in the small hours of Thursday morning after a serious car crash tore through their quiet neighbourhood, leaving numerous vehicles badly damaged and a growing sense of unease about road safety in the area.
Emergency services arrived on the scene shortly before 1am, responding to distress calls from locals who had been jolted awake by the dramatic sound of collision outside their homes. According to witnesses, the impact was so severe that one car allegedly left the road altogether, coming to rest on a nearby green area with airbags deployed—an image that has become emblematic of the night’s devastation.
Ambulance teams provided care at the scene before transferring two injured passengers to hospital for further assessment. Their conditions have not been disclosed, but sources close to the investigation suggest that the injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening. No arrests have been made in connection to the incident, though authorities have confirmed that a formal investigation is under way to determine the precise circumstances that led up to the crash.
Speaking to our reporter, residents expressed growing frustration and alarm over what many described as an ongoing problem of dangerous driving along Coegnant Road. “This is not the first time something like this has happened,” lamented local resident Jordan Mort. “In just the past two years, there have been at least three or four accidents on this stretch—people regularly ignore the 30mph speed limit, some driving at twice or even nearly three times that speed,” he continued.
Jordan and others are calling for the Council to take immediate action. Among the suggestions put forward is the installation of average speed cameras, which many feel could help deter reckless driving and potentially save lives. “It’s always the same story—do we really have to wait until someone loses their life before anything is done?” he added.
The aftermath of the crash has left its mark on several families in the street, with at least four cars believed to be irreparably damaged following the collision. An anonymous local resident, who shared photographs with the press, explained: “We woke up to unbelievable destruction. Cars we rely on every day for work and family are now write-offs. It’s gutting to see so many affected by one moment of carelessness.”
South Wales Police, in their statement, appealed for witnesses to come forward, especially anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between midnight and 1am. “Our officers are thoroughly investigating the circumstances and we ask anyone with information to assist our inquiries,” said a police spokesperson.
In the meantime, Coegnant Road remains closed while police continue their investigations and assess the full extent of the damage. Rumours abound in the local community, some suggesting that excessive speed and possibly street racing may have played a role in the night’s events, though these claims are yet to be substantiated by official sources.
The incident has reignited debate within the community about the need for more decisive action from both local government and law enforcement to address concerns over road safety, particularly on residential streets known for speeding issues.
As the community waits for further updates on the individuals injured and the police investigation, the residents of Maesteg are left to reckon with a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving—an issue that, without intervention, may threaten to repeat itself in the future.