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A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near
A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, 20th February 1978
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WME_1978_02_Blizzard
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Abandoned Blizzard Closed Cold Conditions Drift Extreme Left Motors Road Roads Season Severe Stranded Vehicles Winter 1978 Drifts
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In the grip of winter's icy embrace, a car is left stranded in a deep snow drift on the desolate road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan. This haunting image captured on the 20th February 1978 transports us back to an era when extreme weather conditions could bring even the mightiest motors to their knees. As a fierce blizzard swept through southeast Wales, roads were closed and vehicles were abandoned amidst the relentless onslaught of snow. The frozen landscape painted a picture of isolation and vulnerability, as this lone car stood as a silent testament to nature's power. The bitter cold pierced through every crack and crevice, transforming familiar routes into treacherous paths fraught with danger. Winter had cast its icy spell over these forgotten wheels, leaving them at the mercy of drifting snow and unforgiving winds. In this snapshot from history, we are reminded of both human resilience and Mother Nature's indomitable force. It serves as a stark reminder that no matter how advanced our technology may become, we are still subject to her whimsical moods. Decades have passed since that fateful day in 1978 when this scene unfolded before our eyes. Yet it remains etched in memory like an old photograph found tucked away in an attic corner – a poignant reminder of winters past.
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