Police tow away nearly 40 cars in Snowdonia after tourists park on narrow mountain roads

Police say drivers risking lives through ‘irresponsible and dangerous’ parking

Visitors urged to park responsibly (North Wales Police)

Almost 40 vehicles parked “dangerously” at beauty spots in Snowdonia have been towed away by police.

North Wales Police said 29 vehicles parked dangerously on narrow mountain roads near Llyn Ogwen and nine in Pen y Pass at the bottom of Snowdon were taken away on Good Friday.

It said drivers were risking lives through “irresponsible and dangerous” parking in spots where emergency vehicles could be blocked from getting through.