Rail and road chaos in the Shropshire borders as flooding and high winds strike

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Motorists and rail and passengers are urged to check their journeys before travelling.

Services on the Transport for Wales line between Newtown, in Powys, and Shrewsbury, have been blocked by flooding.

The company tweeted:"Due to heavy rain flooding the railway, the following lines are blocked: Pontypridd-Treherbert; Abercynon-Aberdare; Cardiff Central-Bridgend and Newtown-Shrewsbury."Problems are being reported on the roads in Wales because of water and high winds.It said:"Reports of flooding in the area. Please proceed with care. Further updates to follow."

Traffic watchers have also warned that strong winds are forecasted which could affect the A5 Ceiriog and A483 Dee Viaducts.Drivers have been advised to plan ahead.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

 

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