Pictures show scale of fierce car fire which shut major road
The incident happened at around 4.26pm in the Cilfynydd area. The flames spread across the carriageway of the stretch of road between Abercynon and Pontypridd.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines to the scene. A witness to the incident told WalesOnline that they saw an ambulance at the scene, however South Wales Police have since confirmed that nobody were injured.
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Congestion started to build on the road as cars gathered behind the incident.
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The police were called to the scene shortly after the fire service, at 4.31pm, to assist with the fire, involving a Mercedes Benz.
South Wales Fire Service confirmed to us at 8.25pm that the car fire had been put out and the car had been cleared from the road.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said they were alerted to a car fire on the A470 southbound carriageway between Abercynon and Pontypridd.
They said: "In order to ensure the safety of the occupants and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service personnel engaged in fighting the fire, it was necessary to close the carriageway for a short period of time and this was done with the assistance of Welsh Assembly Traffic Officers.
"No persons were injured and we would like to thank any persons caught in the tail back for their patience and co-operation during this delay.
"The disabled vehicle has since been recovered and the road has now fully reopened."
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