Turbine lorry overturns in Conwy
A lorry carrying a wind turbine arm overturned yesterday morning.
The vehicle was travelling between Llanfair TH and Llangernyw when it turned over just after 8.15am.
Traffic was backed up for miles as the road was blocked for nearly four hours.
Police and highways staff diverted the traffic.
A police spokeswoman said: “We received reports that a lorry carrying a wind turbine part had overturned in Llanfair TH towards Llangernyw.
“Staff from highways were called to the scene and recovery was requested.
“The vehicle was removed by 11.50am and the road was cleared.”
by Kelly Fenna
20 August 2008
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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