Lorry overturned in crash that closed road for 10 hours

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There were no injuries reported in connection to the incident

14:00, 19 Feb 2026Updated 14:01, 19 Feb 2026

The incident occurred on the A483 Newtown Bypass(Image: Google Maps)

A major road was shut for over 10 hours following an incident with a lorry

• Reports described a significant emergency service presence following an incident involving a large lorry that had overturned near the Newtown bypass roundabout.
• Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that they received a report of the overturned lorry just before 1.35pm on Wednesday, February 18, prompting a response to the scene.
• The incident occurred near the Newtown bypass roundabout on the approach towards Welshpool, where the lorry had come to rest on its side, leading to disruption in the area.
• No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
• The road was closed while the overturned lorry was recovered and debris was cleared from the carriageway to ensure the route was safe for motorists.
• The road was subsequently reopened at approximately 12.25am on Thursday, February 19, following completion of the recovery and clean-up operation.

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