A five-year-old girl remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a severe multi-vehicle collision on the A4067 near Craig-y-Nos, north of Ystradgynlais. The crash occurred at around 5:50 pm on Sunday, July 5, involving three vehicles: a green Ford Fiesta, a black Volkswagen Polo, and a grey Vauxhall Grandland. Five people sustained serious injuries in total, with the young child airlifted to hospital.
Arrests Made in Connection with the Crash
Dyfed-Powys Police have arrested two men in connection with the incident. The driver of the green Ford Fiesta, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and child neglect. A yellow Ford Fiesta was later identified as being involved, and its driver, a 65-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Both suspects remain in police custody.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
A force spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the A4067, near Craig-y-Nos, at around 5.50pm on Sunday, July 5. The collision involved a green Ford Fiesta, a black Volkswagen Polo, and a grey Vauxhall Grandland. Five people were seriously injured during the collision and taken to hospital for treatment. This included a five-year-old that was taken to hospital by air ambulance with injuries believed to be life-threatening. The child remains in hospital in a stable condition."
Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage who was travelling along the A4067 at the relevant time to come forward. Reports can be made online, via email at 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference DP-20260703-277.
