A FLAT-BED truck was completely destroyed by a fire on the A48 this morning.

The road was closed on the westbound carriage on the Cross Hands to Llanddarog stretch of the A48 this morning - Thursday, August 31 - due to a vehicle fire.

The fire was reported to Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service at 8.32am, and the service sent crews from Ammanford, Carmarthen, Pontarddulais and Tumble

On arrival, the crews found that the engine compartment of a small flatbed van was fully engulfed in flames, with the spokesperson saying the van was completely destroyed.

There was also damage caused to a nearby SOS phone and the road. 

Dyfed-Powys Police officers were in attendance and closed the carriageway as the fire service used a breathing apparatus set, two hose reel jets and small gear to put out the fire.

Whilst the fire was being dealt with, there was a lot of traffic build up.

Fire crews left at 9.18am, shortly after lane two reopened, with lane one reopening at a later time.

The full statement from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service: At 8.32am on Thursday, August 31, the Pontarddulais, Ammanford, Tumble and Carmarthen crews were called to an incident at the Cross Hands to Llanddarog section of the A48 westbound.

“On arrival, the engine compartment of one small flatbed van was fully engulfed in flames.

“Crews utilised one breathing apparatus set, two hose reel jets and small gear to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed by fire.

“Absorbent granules were also used at the scene. Some damage was caused to the road and a nearby SOS telephone box.

“The Highways Department and Dyfed-Powys Police were also in attendance. Crews left the scene at 9.18am.”