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Aberdare homes evacuated after tanker bridge crash Aberdare homes evacuated after tanker bridge crash
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A gas tanker has crashed into a bridge in Rhondda Cynon Taf, police have confirmed.A gas tanker has crashed into a bridge in Rhondda Cynon Taf, police have confirmed.
The lorry hit the bridge near Nant Gwyn House, Werfa, Aberdare, at 09:20 GMT on Friday. The lorry, carrying 3,519 gallons (16,000 litres) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hit the bridge near Werfa, Aberdare, at 09:20 GMT on Friday.
South Wales Police said no one has been injured in the crash and the fire service has been transferring gas from the damaged tanker into another. The back wheels of the 18 tonne tanker hit the service bridge and caused a small amount of damage.
Two homes near the scene have been evacuated for safety reasons until the lorry has been recovered. South Wales Police said no one has been injured but two homes near the scene have been evacuated.
The fire service has been transferring gas from the damaged tanker into another and fire crews will remain on standby until that has been completed.
The incident happened near Nant Gwyn House.
Icy conditions sparked a spate of road crashes early on Friday across south Wales.Icy conditions sparked a spate of road crashes early on Friday across south Wales.
The A470 was closed near Merthyr Tydfil after a collision between a car and a lorry and South Wales Fire and Rescue 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 South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said ice was causing problems in other areas.
There is also a five-vehicle crash which closed the westbound A465 near Hirwaun.There is also a five-vehicle crash which closed the westbound A465 near Hirwaun.
Fire crews were also called to another two-vehicle crash at Robertstown, Aberdare, because of black ice.Fire crews were also called to another two-vehicle crash at Robertstown, Aberdare, because of black ice.