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Molly Dowrick

Patients and visitors told to avoid Welsh hospital after 'electrical issue'

Patients and visitors are being asked not to attend a Welsh hospital this evening due to an "electrical issue". A spokesperson for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the problem had occurred at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant and said people who were due to have appointments this afternoon will have them rearranged.

A statement from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, which manages the hospital, said: "Due to an electrical issue we are asking people not to attend the Royal Glamorgan Hospital this afternoon. This includes patients with appointments and visitors. Those with appointments will be contacted to have these rearranged. Our teams are working hard to fix the issue and we will update you as soon as possible. Thank you for your support."

A later update added: "Our teams continue to work hard to resolve the situation. We are still asking people not to attend the site. We will continue to update on this incident. Thank you for your support."

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