Major incident declared after bus crash in west Wales

None of the injuries believed to be life-threatening after vehicle reportedly flipped on its side in collision on outskirts of Kidwelly

Six people have been taken to hospital after a bus crash in west Wales , while thirteen others were treated at the scene. None of the injuries are feared to be life-threatening.

Dyfed-Powys police declared a major incident at lunchtime on Tuesday, which was stood down at 5.30pm.

They said there had been a collision involving a bus on a roundabout on the A484 on the outskirts of Kidwelly, in Carmarthenshire, at approximately 12.20pm.

The road remained closed on Tuesday evening for collision investigators to carry out inquiries.

Wales Online reported that the bus had flipped on to its side. By 3.30pm, all passengers had been removed from the vehicle and were receiving appropriate care, including at a rest centre at Kidwelly’s John Burns Foundation centre, police said.

Two Wales air ambulance helicopters attended the scene along with ground paramedics, police and fire services.

The road between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog has been closed and is expected to remain shut for some time, police said. First Bus confirmed that the X11 service between Swansea and Llanelli had been involved.

Nia Griffith, the MP for Llanelli, which includes Kidwelly, said: “My immediate thoughts are with all those people who were involved in the crash, and the emergency services who are helping them. I would reiterate the official request for the public to stay away and find alternative routes to the Parc y Bocs roundabout to Llandyfaelog Road.”

In the Senedd, the Welsh government minister for culture and sport, Heledd Fychan, said parliament members in plenary would be updated as soon as further information was available.

A statement from the Hywel Dda health board asked for the public’s “patience and understanding” as A&E departments were likely to be busier than usual while local hospitals dealt with the aftermath of the crash.

“Waiting times are likely to be longer as we treat individuals with the greatest need first,” it said. “If you need additional support during this time, please help us to help you and get the right care in the right place. NHS 111 Wales is your first step if you are feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help.”

Dyfed-Powys police urged people stuck in traffic because of the accident in the hot weather to seek shade, keep hydrated, take extra care with children and others vulnerable to heat, and not leave pets alone in vehicles, even for a short time.