Pembrokeshire: Major incident declared after 52-seater bus crash in Wales
A major incident has been declared after a 52-seater bus crashed into another vehicle in Wales.
Emergency services were called to the Cleddau Bridge, in Pembrokeshire, at around 2.15pm on Tuesday.
An air ambulance is reportedly at the scene with fire crews attempting to free a trapped individual while it treats other injured passengers.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement on Twitter: “At the moment, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews are assisting with a major incident on Cleddau Bridge, Pembrokeshire.
“Try to avoid the area if possible while this event continues.”
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Ten passengers taken to hospital
Nine passengers were taken to hospital and a driver cut free after a 52-seater bus crashed into a car on a bridge.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said: “We transferred one patient to University Hospital of Wales, and a further nine patients to Withybush hospital for further treatment.”
Scene of crash
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West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews stood down
“Most of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s crews have now been stood down from this incident”, it said in a statement.
Welsh MP says crash is “very concerning”
Samuel Kurtz, Welsh Conservative Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, said: “Very concerning news and hope all those involved are ok.
“Thanks to all our emergency services for reacting to this incident. Please avoid the area as traffic delayed.”
Mark Drakeford says news is “worrying”
Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales, said: “Worrying to hear news of a major incident on the Cleddau Bridge.
“Details are still emerging. My thoughts are with all those involved and my thanks to the first responders and emergency services working at the scene.”
Road closed to all vehicles
Cleddau Bridge incident:Access to the bridge remains closed from the Pembroke Dock side. The road between Neyland and the Cleddau Bridge remains closed. Travel to Pembroke Dock can only be accessed via Burton. Roads are expected to be extremely busy, please take extra care. pic.twitter.com/8WHJ07uqrV[8]
— PembrokeshireCC (@Pembrokeshire) September 5, 2023[9]
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Health Board asks people to avoid A&E at Withybush Hospital
A Hywel Dda University Health Board spokesperson said: “We are aware of a serious road traffic incident affecting the Cleddau Bridge, near Neyland in Pembrokeshire.
“The incident is being managed by the relevant emergency services. In order for us to support the incident response.
“We’re asking people to only attend A&E at Withybush Hospital if you have a life-threatening illness or serious injury, such as: Severe breathing difficulties; severe pain or bleeding; chest pain or a suspected stroke or serious trauma injuries (e.g. from a car crash).
“To ensure that we can treat patients appropriately, we urge you to choose your healthcare services very carefully, so that we are only seeing people with urgent or emergency care needs in A&E.”
Dyfed Powys Police statement
Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: “Police are in attendance at a road traffic collision which occurred on the A477 near the Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock at about 2.15pm today, Tuesday, September 5th.
“The A477 is currently closed between the Honeyborough roundabout and the Pembroke roundabout and road users are advised to take an alternative route.”
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The road is currently closed between Honeyborough Roundabout to Pembroke Roundabout due to a road traffic collision
Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.
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— Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police (@DyfedPowys) September 5, 2023[13]
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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service statement
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews from five stations were called to the scene at 2.19pm.
It said: “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving one 52-seater bus and one private motor vehicle. Many of the bus passengers are suffering with various injuries.
“One driver is currently severely trapped, crews are currently working to extract the trapped driver as well as administering first aid.
“The Air Ambulance and Dyfed Powys Police are also in attendance.
“This has been declared a major incident which is currently ongoing, more information may be released when available.”
One driver trapped
A driver of one of the vehicles was left trapped inside after the collision on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire.
The road accident took place on the Pembroke Dock side of the bridge at 2.15pm with police, fire and ambulance crews attending the scene.
The bridge links the port town of Pembroke Dock in south Pembrokeshire with Neyland in the north of the county.
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