An urgent update has been issued for anyone travelling to University Hospital Llandough in the Vale of Glamorgan following a bus crash in the car park. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a Cardiff Bus crashed into parked vehicles, resulting in significant damage to the front of the bus and leaving two cars crumpled between car park one and the multi-storey car park opposite. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has advised drivers planning to visit the hospital on Friday that access to the car park is restricted as work continues to remove the remaining vehicles involved in the crash. The health board is assessing the site to ensure it is safe before reopening. They have thanked the hospital staff, South Wales Fire and Rescue, and South Wales Police for their quick response and professionalism in handling the incident.
People are currently allowed to enter the car park to retrieve their parked vehicles, but new vehicles are not permitted entry until the area is deemed safe. Those planning to travel to University Hospital Llandough tomorrow are advised to allow extra time for their journey. The emergency services have confirmed that there are no reports of serious injuries, and investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service set up a cordon and assisted in making the scene safe following the incident. The police are actively investigating the collision, with the situation being closely monitored. Additional updates will be provided as the situation develops to ensure the safety of both visitors and staff at University Hospital Llandough.