A major incident has been declared following a bus crash on the A484 near Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire, south Wales, which has left at least 26 people injured, according to a source cited by WalesOnline. The bus reportedly flipped onto its back or side at the Parc y Bocs roundabout.
Emergency Response
Multiple emergency services are at the scene, including at least two air ambulances, paramedics, fire crews, and police. The road is closed from the Kidwelly roundabout to Llandyfaelog, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes. The closure is expected to remain in place for some time.
Official Statements
A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: "Officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly, following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout (Parc y Bocs). The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are asked to find alternative routes. Emergency services are on scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice."
Welsh Government minister Heledd Fychan informed the Senedd: "Members will be aware of a major incident in Kidwelly following a report of a collision involving a bus on A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout. Emergency services are on the scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice. The Deputy Minister for Transport will update the Senedd members accordingly once further information is available."
Impact
The crash has caused significant disruption to local traffic, and authorities are urging the public to avoid the area. The number of casualties may rise as emergency services continue to assess the situation. Further updates are expected from the Welsh Government and Dyfed Powys Police.
