Lorry roof torn off in Gwynedd bridge crash
A lorry had its roof torn off when it smashed into a low railway bridge and caused traffic chaos.
The top of the Spar HGV was ripped off in the accident at about 10.30am on the A497 between Porthmadog and Pentrefelin.
The road was closed until 1.30pm with buses, cars and lorries all having to perform U-turns and find a different route.
The lorry suffered extensive damage and debris littered the road.
(Photo: Arwyn Roberts)
One motorist told the Daily Post: “It’s been chaos around here. All the B roads are clogged up with drivers trying to avoid the closure.
“It’s an important road between Criccieth and Porthmadog and some people don’t know about alternative ways to drive.”
A train passing on the railway line at roughly the time of the accident was delayed for six minutes, but there were no further issues on the line.
Spar have been approached for comment.
