A vehicle fire closed the A40 in Crickhowell in both directions on Monday, with dramatic drone images showing the aftermath. The road was shut from around 3.30pm and reopened by approximately 6pm.
Incident details
The fire affected the route from the A4077 New Road to The Cider Mill Inn near Tretower turn off. Three-way traffic lights were put in place from 4pm, and the incident was cleared as of around 6pm.
Pictures of the scene show firefighters hosing down what appears to be a burnt out van which had been towing a caravan. No flames are visible but thick smoke can be seen clouding the vehicle, and a nearby bush had also caught fire.
Witness reports and police response
A passerby told WalesOnline that “explosion” sounds were heard as gas canisters blew.
A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Dyfed-Powys Police received a call from the fire service with regards to a vehicle fire on the A40 at approximately 2.10pm on Monday (24/8). Officers attended the scene and assisted fire service colleagues by implementing a road closure on the A40 between Crickhowell and the junction with The Cider Mill Inn."
Additional closures
The incident came amid further traffic in Crickhowell due to campers leaving the Green Man Festival. There are closures near the site until later on Monday evening on the B4558 Cwm Crawnon Road and around the Glanusk Estate. The road has been open only to allow campers to leave the festival.
