Lorry driver electrocuted by overhead power cables in Conwy

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 10:26 · Archive

Andrew Lloyd, 56, was electrocuted when his truck's grab arm hit 11,000-volt cables and he touched the metal step.

Andrew Lloyd, 56, the owner of AWL Contractors Ltd, was electrocuted on 1 May after the grab arm on his tipper lorry struck 11,000-volt overhead cables while delivering a load of hardcore to Tan y Dderwen Farm in Betws-yn-Rhos, Conwy. An inquest at Ruthin Coroner's Court heard that Lloyd climbed down from the cab and was electrocuted when he came into contact with the metal step of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lloyd's 14-year-old son, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was in the lorry that day to gain work experience. According to the BBC, the teenager had tried to warn his father, but Lloyd had already exited the cab. Contractors who witnessed the incident saw flames coming from the rear tyres and Lloyd's boots before he collapsed. One of the men helped the teenager exit safely while another performed CPR on Lloyd, and a third called an ambulance.

The inquest heard that Lloyd had bought his first digger more than 20 years ago, which led to him starting his family business. Senior coroner John Gittins read a statement from Lloyd's partner Hayley, in which she described him as having 'a huge amount of respect for people who worked for him, especially his drivers' and caring 'quietly but fiercely for those around him'.

Lloyd had been due to marry his partner Hayley on 29 May 2025, less than a month after his death. According to the statement read by the coroner, 'his last moments were spent in his truck with his son beside him'.

How it is being reported

• North Wales lorry driver electrocuted after grab arm hits 11,000-volt cablesMr Lloyd climbed down from the cab and was electrocuted when he came into contact with the metal step.North Wales Chronicle · 4 Nov, 09:48
• Lorry driver electrocuted after vehicle hit overhead power lineAndy Lloyd was electrocuted when he got out of the cab and came into contact with the metal step.BBC North West Wales · 3 Nov, 18:58
• Conwy lorry driver electrocuted after vehicle grab arm hit 11,000-volt cablesMr Lloyd climbed down from the cab and was electrocuted when he came into contact with the metal step.North Wales Pioneer · 3 Nov, 14:11

In this story: Andrew Winston Lloyd · Hayley Lloyd · John Gittins · AWL Contractors Ltd · Conwy · Ruthin Coroner's Court

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