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Tanker driver has lucky escape after overturning

News | Emily Janes | Published: 17:21, Thursday November 24th, 2022.
Last updated: 17:22, Thursday November 24th, 2022

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A lorry driver had a lucky escape when his tanker overturned near Brithdir. 

The Oil4Wales vehicle overturned on the A469 Brithdir Road this morning, Thursday, November 24.

Gwent Police received a report at 11.30am and officers attended the scene with the Welsh Ambulance Service and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The force said the driver was unhurt.

The road was temporarily closed and has since been reopened.


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