Traffic halted and two injured individuals transported to medical facility after prolonged road closure of over four hours

A dramatic incident occurred on the A470 in Merthyr this weekend, causing a major road closure and sending two people to hospital. Late Saturday night, a single-vehicle crash shut down a key stretch in both directions, leaving drivers stuck and emergency crews on the scene. Thankfully, the driver and passenger involved were whisked away to hospital, and though injured, their conditions aren’t thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. The road stayed closed for a hefty chunk of time—over four hours—finally reopening just before 4am on Sunday. Meanwhile, there’s another road closure this morning on the A40 due to an ongoing incident, impacting traffic between Llandeilo Roundabout and Manordeilo. Stay safe out there, and keep tuned for more updates on local happenings! 🚗💥 #StaySafe #A470 #MerthyrTraffic
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