Wales Weather and Traffic Live: Flooded Roads, School Lockdown and Major Cardiff Crash – Latest Updates
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Thursday, 11 December — Swikblog News Desk
Source: Original reporting from
WalesOnline.
This article summarises and re-reports updates in a Guardian-style format for Swikblog readers.
Wales began Thursday with a series of urgent travel disruptions, police incidents and developing weather conditions. Flooded roads, a serious collision in Cardiff and a high-alert school lockdown have shaped the morning across the country. Below is a full breakdown of the latest updates, weather forecasts and travel warnings.
For national forecasts, the Met Office continues to track unsettled winter conditions across the UK.
⚠️ Flooding Forces Road Closures Across North Wales
Emergency teams remain on the ground after several stretches of road became impassable due to flooding overnight. The following major routes remain closed:
- GWYNEDD: A4086 shut in both directions from The Royal Victoria Hotel (Llanberis) to the A498 Beddgelert turn-off, Pen-y-Pass.
- WREXHAM: A525 closed both ways between the Pickhill turn-off (Cross Lanes) and B5069 Whitchurch Road (Bangor-on-Dee).
Natural Resources Wales has urged motorists to plan journeys carefully and avoid flooding hotspots.
Check river levels and flood alerts here.
🚨 Cardiff Roundabout Shut After Serious Collision
A major crash at the Ely roundabout has caused significant disruption during the morning commute. South Wales Police have fully closed the road between:
- Ely roundabout
- The junction of Western Avenue and Ely Road
A spokesperson warned that delays are “highly likely” throughout the morning. The road is expected to remain closed for an extended period while collision investigators work at the scene.
🚓 School in Carmarthen Locked Down After ‘Threats to Kill’
Armed police imposed a complete lockdown at Ysgol Bro Myrddin on Wednesday after a pupil reportedly received a serious threat. Officers, including sniffer dogs, searched the school grounds while students remained inside their classrooms.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and remains in custody. Police say additional patrols will continue around the school today to reassure parents and the community.
Further updates can be found via Dyfed-Powys Police.
🌤️ Wales Weather Forecast – Mild, Bright and Breezy
The Met Office predicts a pleasantly mild and mostly dry Thursday for Wales, marking a break from recent unsettled weather.
Today’s highlights:
- Sunny and dry morning across most areas
- Cloud increasing into the afternoon
- Isolated light rain possible, mainly in the south
- North Wales likely stays bright and dry
- Coastal breezes continue
- Maximum temperature: 12°C
Latest forecast:
Met Office Wales Weather
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📰 Good Morning, Wales — Continuing Coverage
The WalesOnline breaking news desk continues to issue live updates throughout the day. Swikblog will monitor transport, weather and emergency developments and update readers as the situation evolves.
Original reporting credited to
WalesOnline.
