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Burned-out highways van abandoned on public pathway

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 10:57, Friday January 24th, 2020.
Last updated: 10:57, Friday January 24th, 2020
Inside the burned-out van
Inside the burned-out van

A burned-out highways van was left abandoned on a public pathway in Caerphilly town for almost two weeks.

The van had been left on the pathway near Porset Brook, Lansbury Park after it caught fire on Friday, January 10.


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The van has been left abandoned
The Vauxhall van has been left abandoned

A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At approximately 9.34pm on January 10, we received a report of a vehicle fire on Bedwas Road in Caerphilly.

“A crew from Caerphilly attended the scene to extinguish the fire.

“A stop message was received at 10:37pm.”

The van has been left abandoned near Lansbury Park

After Caerphilly Observer made enquiries about the van this week, it was eventually removed.

Speaking before its removal, Cllr Elaine Forehead, who represents the St James ward, had called it a danger to the public.

A spokesman for Caerphilly County Borough Council said enquiries about the van were being made.

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