Council says talks ongoing over repairs to historic fountain damaged in crash
A council says it has carried out temporary repairs to open up a historic town-centre area damaged in a crash.
Oswestry's Cross Fountain was demolished when it was hit by a van in May.
The incident took place around 1.30pm on Friday, May 19, and also saw two people injured – one seriously.
Oswestry Town Council said it had now completed temporary repairs to the plinth and the bench, which would mean the area can be re-opened.
It added that talks are ongoing to rectify the damage to the fountain – with third parties and insurance companies.
A statement from the council said: "Temporary repairs have been carried out on the stone plinth and bench that were damaged following an accident in the area. These temporary repairs will enable the area to be opened back up.
"Oswestry Town Council are in talks to rectify the damage caused to The Cross Fountain and have been, and will continue to, work with third parties and insurance companies to have the fountain repositioned as soon as possible."
