Fake Aldi supermarket on Google Maps creates carnage in rural Welsh village
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Locals in the village of Cyffylliog say they have become used to the sight of hapless tourists looking for an Aldi supermarket down rural lanes. An internet prankster who planted a fake Aldi supermarket on Google Maps has caused havoc in rural south Wales.
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Expectant shoppers and even giant delivery truck drivers have become stuck as they tried to visit the ‘ghost’ supermarket - only to find a remote, narrow farming lane in Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. One local farmer has told how he came to the aid of a distressed milk tanker driver who got stuck while searching for the phantom superstore.
He said: “Poor fella tried pulling up and backing the trailer up our hill in a misguided attempt at turning around. Went down with a tractor but the fella had no idea where the towing eye was, so I left it to the experts. “They straightened him out to go to Hiraethog to turn around. As he was rounding the corner at the bottom of the hill, he slowed down to open his window and thank us - and nearly got stuck again. Bless his cotton socks.”.
He added: “Now we have an endless stream of day trippers and holiday makers turning up and looking confused.”. Locals believe the confusion is the result of a prankster, who they say created the phantom superstore. County councillor Elfed Williams said the apparent prank did have a serious side with residents complaining about the large trucks wreaking havoc in their small village.
