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Warning after road crashes in icy conditions in south Wales Warning after road crashes in icy conditions in south Wales
(about 9 hours later)
Motorists have been warned to be careful after a spate of road crashes early on Friday in icy conditions in some parts of south Wales.Motorists have been warned to be careful after a spate of road crashes early on Friday in icy conditions in some parts of south Wales.
It follows a heavy band of persistent rain hitting the country.It follows a heavy band of persistent rain hitting the country.
The A470 was closed near Merthyr Tydfil after a collision between a car and a lorry and the fire service said ice was causing problems in other areas.The A470 was closed near Merthyr Tydfil after a collision between a car and a lorry and the fire service said ice was causing problems in other areas.
There are a series of weather warnings in place for later with gale force winds and more heavy rain forecast. There are a series of weather warnings in place with gale force winds and more heavy rain forecast.
Incidents on Friday included:Incidents on Friday included:
Ice also caused hazardous driving conditions on the Bwlch mountain road and on A4058 between Porth and Tymawr Road Pontypridd.Ice also caused hazardous driving conditions on the Bwlch mountain road and on A4058 between Porth and Tymawr Road Pontypridd.
Three flood alerts are in force, as a further band of persistent rain is forecast to hit Wales. Flood alerts were in force, as a further band of persistent rain hit Wales.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has urged people to remain vigilant, and says further flood alerts and warnings are likely to be issued on Friday. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has urged people to remain vigilant, and says further flood alerts and warnings are likely to be issued.
Following heavy rainfall on Wednesday, another weather system is due to hit Wales in the afternoon, with south Wales likely to be affected worse, according to the Met Office The ground is already saturated and the river levels are high so the extra rain could lead to further localised flooding.
The ground is already saturated and the river levels are high so the extra rain could lead to further localised flooding and terrible driving conditions are predicted for this evening's rush hour.
On Thursday, heavy snow caused problems in Powys.On Thursday, heavy snow caused problems in Powys.
Dyfed-Powys Police closed the A4518 Machynlleth to Dylife road due to "treacherous conditions" after a car left the road and went into a ditch.Dyfed-Powys Police closed the A4518 Machynlleth to Dylife road due to "treacherous conditions" after a car left the road and went into a ditch.
Another car spun off the road in snow near the Crai reservoir on the A4067.Another car spun off the road in snow near the Crai reservoir on the A4067.