The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its 56 km (35 mile) length it runs through the Brecon Beacons National Park. In 2007 a serious breach occurred when part of the canal bank near Gilwern collapsed, causing a number of houses to be evacuated. Eight people were rescued, and the A4077 road between Crickhowell and Gilwern was closed, for a period which was expected to be several weeks. Two families were provided with temporary accommodation, and twenty-three hire boats were also affected with cranes being brought in to help them back to their bases.
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