Driver charged £56,000 twice to cross the Severn Bridge

A woman was charged more than £56,000 twice as she crossed the Severn Bridge.

Philippa Cousins was driving from her home in London to visit her mother in Cardiff on Saturday when she reached the Severn Bridge tolls at around 7.45pm.

Philippa Cousins said she looked at the receipts and I couldn’t believe that the attendant hadn’t apologised.

She said she was charged the five-figure sum twice, which led to her card being declined.

She claimed the attendant who was taking the payment then acted as if it was her fault.

The overall charge for crossing either of the two Severn Bridges for car users is £5.60.

The Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns announced, yesterday that the bridge will be renamed 'The Prince of Wales' bridge.

The overall charge for crossing either of the two Severn Bridges for car users is £5.60, £11.20 for van operators and £16.70 for large goods vehicles.

Calls have been made on the UK Government to provide a clear date when the toll will be removed altogether.

Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said the UK Government’s decision to reduce and ultimately remove the tolls would boost Welsh employment and “strengthen Wales’ position with the United Kingdom”.