Llangollen bridge closed after bin lorry hits wall

The bridge over the River Dee in Llangollen is closed today after a bin lorry collided with the wall.

North Wales Police have said, “Due to an ongoing road traffic collision the bridge on Castle Street Llangollen is currently completely closed to vehicles and pedestrians”

“Please avoid the area if possible”

It appears the road closure could be for some time as a structural engineer is required before any recovery can take place, due to concerns over the safety of the wall.

The incident is causing large queues on the nearby A5.

It is unclear what emergency diversion route would be if there is a serious incident on the A483 this afternoon, with the Newbridge route remaining long term closed off.

John Tudor took the below footage of the scene in Llangollen this lunchtime and tweeted it @Wrexham

#Llangollen town bridge closed after truck accident @wrexham #NorthWales pic.twitter.com/dIdrlOblOS

— John Tudor (@mrjohntudor) March 15, 2022

Wrexham Councillor Terry Evans’ bike appears to have had a narrow escape, he tweeted some images from the scene:

#Llangollen more bad luck on the bridge nearly had my bike crushed. pic.twitter.com/avp9yDzwUK

— Cllr Terry Evans (@terryevans) March 15, 2022