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Annie Owen & Anita McSorley

Tractor gets stuck after dozens of cars park on double yellow lines at beauty spot

A tractor got stuck after dozens of cars were parked on double yellow lines at a popular beauty spot.

A video shows more than 50 vehicles parked in a long line on the roadside, with locals reporting major disruption along the narrow road.

The incident happened near Horseshoe Falls in north Wales recently.

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It is reported that access to the village of Llantysilio was effectively "cut off" for a time when a tractor became stuck whilst trying to navigate past the parked cars.

Denbighshire County Council said they were "fully aware of the parking issues" on the road and said civil enforcement officers had issued parking tickets to motorists parked on double yellow lines over the weekend, North Wales Live reports.

Tractor gets stuck after dozens of cars park on double yellow lines at beauty spot (northwaleslive)

The council also warned that those who plan to visit the site in the future risk receiving "further Penalty Charge Notices" if they do not comply with parking restrictions.

Despite the council's assurances, local residents took to social media to call for a clamp down on parking violations.

The Llan-Advocate Community Facebook page who posted the video said "action needs to be taken" and branded the council's efforts "not good enough."

The page claimed despite more than 50 vehicles appearing in the clip, only 26 Parking Charge Notices were issued.

Tractor gets stuck after dozens of cars park on double yellow lines at beauty spot (Llan-Advocate Community Facebook page)

Whilst Denbighshire County Council did not specify how many tickets had been issued, a spokesperson said: “We are continuing to work with our partners to manage the increase in visitors at Horseshoe Falls. We are fully aware of the parking issues at the site and remind visitors that parking restrictions are important for both road safety and ensuring there is a fair turnover of parking spaces.

"Over the weekend civil enforcement officers issued parking tickets to motorists parked on double yellow lines. Those who plan to visit the site in the future and do not comply with parking restrictions risk receiving further Penalty Charge Notices.

"Visitors are reminded that those wishing to visit Horseshoe Falls on Saturday can also use the Dee Valley Picturesque Bus Service which is available to pick up from Llangollen Parade Street from 8.35am. The service will stop at the falls and more information can be found here.

"Additional countryside rangers are being employed to cover this area in order to give advice to visitors arriving at the site. We also urge visitors to park responsibly in designated areas and to respect the countryside and the local community, this includes keeping dogs on a lead and to bring picnics rather than disposable barbeques."

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