Police have launched an investigation after a council refuse truck was allegedly taken while workers were on a break and crashed into a wall.
Youths reportedly took the vehicle after the refuse crew parked for a break before it collided with a wall in Briton Ferry on the morning of Thursday, July 22.
A police spokesperson said: “South Wales Police were called around 9.40am this morning, Thursday, July 22 following reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Giant’s Grave Road, Briton Ferry.”
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They added: “A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and vehicle damage and has been released pending further investigation.
“It is believed that two others fled the scene on foot. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain their identity.”
Onlookers watched as emergency workers attended the scene, where the vehicle was spotted lying on its side surrounded by rubble.
Police cars were pictured at Giant’s Grave Road, Briton Ferry, this morning around 9.40 am
(Image: Tammy Leigh Bowler)
A council refuse vehicle was taken and crashed into a wall on Thursday morning
(Image: Tammy Leigh Bowler)
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Julie Evans, who lives near to where the crash took place, said she was at home when she heard “a huge bang”.
“I thought a house had exploded. I knew something bad had happened.”
She said she saw young men who appeared to be injured get out of the truck and then flee the scene.
A council spokesperson said: “Neath Port Talbot Council is assisting South Wales Police, the Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade and the Health and Safety Executive in investigating an accident involving one of its refuse vehicles which happened after the crew parked it to take a break.
“Soon after leaving the vehicle on the morning of Thursday, July 22, it was driven along Brynhyfryd Road, Briton Ferry and subsequently collided with a canal wall at Giant’s Grave Road, Briton Ferry. It is understood three youths were involved in the incident and South Wales Police’s investigation into the matter is continuing.”
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