Police officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information after a supermarket delivery van driver ended up down a steep embankment near a river.

An Asda delivery van left the A458 road in Llanfair Caereinion and collided with trees and a road sign just before 4pm on Wednesday, June 15.

The driver, who was not injured, was found trapped inside the green Mercedes van and had to be rescued by fire crews from Llanfair Caereinion, Llanfyllin and Welshpool.

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Motorists travelling in the area were told to stay away while the road was closed for more than four hours. Police officers reopened the road at 8.30pm.

Dyfed-Powys Police officers are asking the public to help with their investigation into the single-vehicle road collision.

People who have information about what happened on Wednesday afternoon can report it online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by phoning 101.

Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired can text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.