Emergency services dealing with vehicle fire at Storey Arms

The A470, running through one of Powys’ most popular beauty spots, is now back open following the incident earlier today (April 10).

Motorists had been asked to avoid travelling to the popular Storey Arms area of the Brecon Beacons this morning following the incident – which can now be revealed was a vehicle on fire on the RAC Bends stretch of the A470.

Police and other emergency services were on the scene and the road had been closed completely just before 11am.

But, just after 1pm, Dyfed Powys Police said that the road was back open, with one lane remaining closed.

Around 3.30pm, the force’s Powys Roads Policing unit said they were still on the scene dealing with the fire.

“We’ve been dealing with a vehicle fire on the A470 at RAC Bends for a considerable time. “Thank you for your patience,” they tweeted, complete with a picture of a burnt out people carrier.

Dyfed Powys Police tweeted at lunctime: “The A470 at Storey Arms is now open. One lane remains closed with traffic control in place.

“Take care when passing and thanks again for your patience.”

Earlier, they’d said: “**TRAFFIC UPDATE** ROAD CLOSED A470CLOSED at Storey Arms due to incident.

“Emergency services are at scene and dealing. Please avoid this area, update to follow.”

The Storey Arms is always a popular draw with tourists, who flock to the area to climb Pen y Fan, the tallest peak in southern Wales, and considered the jewel in the crown of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Even more people have been travelling to the area in recent weeks for walking days out following an ease of coronavirus restrictions in Wales.

The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority tweeted earlier on Saturday morning: “If you're visiting us this weekend, please wear clothing and footwear suitable for our natural environment and the weather on the day.

“Also remember that due to current regulations, we can only welcome visitors from within Wales at this time. #VisitBreconBeaconsSafely.”