Police close A5 at Gwynedd beauty spot over dangerous parking
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 16:10 · Archive
North Wales Police have closed the A5 at Nant Ffrancon near Bethesda to remove vehicles parked dangerously at Ogwen Lake.
Police closed the A5 at Nant Ffrancon near Bethesda and Ogwen Lake in Gwynedd after finding several vehicles parked dangerously at the popular beauty spot. North Wales Police's Roads Policing Unit was arranging for the vehicles to be removed, and the force said the closure would remain in place for a short period whilst officers dealt with the matter.
Ogwen Lake is a destination that becomes busy during good weather and holiday periods, when visitors descend on the area. The dangerous parking at the site prompted the emergency closure of the main route through the area.
In response to the police action on social media, one observer questioned whether vehicles were being towed away. North Wales Police confirmed that 'vehicles deemed to be parking dangerously will be towed away'. Another person described witnessing the congestion that morning, saying 'We were on our way home about 11.30 this morning, it was ridiculous and so dangerous. There's no sense in it.'
Mottorists travelling through the area were advised to be aware of the closure and to avoid the region if possible.
How it is being reported
- Police close A5 near popular North Wales beauty spot over dangerous parkingA5 closure near Bethesda and Ogwen Lake as North Wales Police tackle dangerous parking at Nant Ffrancon and arrange removals. Motorists advised to avoid area.North Wales Pioneer · 31 Oct, 15:31
- Police close A5 near popular North Wales beauty spot over dangerous parkingA5 closure near Bethesda and Ogwen Lake as North Wales Police tackle dangerous parking at Nant Ffrancon and arrange removals. Motorists advised to avoid area.North Wales Chronicle · 31 Oct, 15:31
- Police forced to close A5 at Gwynedd beauty spot to tow away vehiclesOfficers are arranging for vehicles to be towed awayNorth Wales Live · 31 Oct, 15:14
In this story: North Wales Police · A5 · Nant Ffrancon · Bethesda · Ogwen Lake · Gwynedd
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