South Wales Police have confirmed that a petrol station in the Welsh capital is the scene of an ongoing incident. The Cathedral Road petrol station in Pontcanna, Cardiff, has been cordoned off, with authorities urging motorists and locals to steer clear of the area.
The normally 24-hour fuel station has been closed off as police respond to the situation. A spokesperson for South Wales Police stated: 'We are at the scene of an incident at the ESSO petrol station on Cathedral Road in Pontcanna, Cardiff. The petrol station is currently closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.'
No further updates from police have been provided at this time, and it remains unclear why the petrol station has been shut down. The incident unfolded in the dead of night, with police cordoning off the site and urging the public to stay away.
Local residents and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the vicinity of the ESSO station until further notice. Authorities have not yet indicated when the station may reopen or provided additional details about the nature of the incident.
