Ambulance service vehicle and lorry involved in crash on major Welsh road

Date:

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed one of its vehicles was involved in a collision on Thursday afternoon

A non-emergency Welsh Ambulance Service vehicle was involved in a crash with a lorry on a busy road in Cardiff. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a patient transport service vehicle and a lorry on the A48 Eastern Avenue, near Pentwyn, on Thursday afternoon.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said the crash happened at around 1.20pm. No patients were on board at the time of the incident, a spokesperson added.

Two crew members and the driver of the lorry were assessed at the scene. South Wales Police said no injuries were reported.

The road was partially blocked for an hour, causing some delays in the city. The road has since reopened. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “At approximately 1.20pm today, one of our Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service vehicles was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A48 Eastern Avenue, near Pentwyn.

“No patients were on board the vehicle at the time of the collision and both crew members were assessed at the scene.

“The driver of the lorry was also assessed and did not require treatment.

“An operations manager in a rapid response vehicle attended the scene to provide support.”

Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice

LocalReport Editorial Team
LocalReport Editorial Team publishes local and regional news from across the UK. Selected reports and illustrations are created with the assistance of AI using source material and publicly available information. We aim to present information clearly and accurately, and welcome corrections where needed.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Armed police descend on Cornish street – updates

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that.

Beloved Cardiff Pub Set for Dramatic Makeover as Doors Close for Renovation

The Plough Pub in Whitchurch Set for Major Renovation...

Vile West Lothian couple who exposed children to neglect and sexual conduct jailed

A couple from Livingston, West Lothian, has been sentenced...

Two people hit by car near busy Essex retail park

Two Pedestrians Hospitalised After Collision in Stanway, Colchester Two individuals...