Two airlifted to hospital after crash involving BMW and artic lorry

A passenger in the BMW is described as being in a critical condition in hospital

11:56, 14 Sep 2025

Three people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision between a BMW and an artic lorry on a main road. The incident took place north of Lampeter, Ceredigion, on Saturday, September 13 at around 4pm.

Police were called to the scene of the incident at the A482 between Ciliau Aeron and Ystrad Aeron. The driver of the BMW and one of the passengers were airlifted to hospital, whilst a third was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

The lorry driver did not sustain any injuries.

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It has been reported that two air ambulances were sent to the scene.

Police say a 27-year-old man, the driver of the BMW, has been discharged from hospital, and is currently in police custody, having been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The passenger who was airlifted to hospital is in a critical condition.

A police statement read: "Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the A482 between Ciliau Aeron and Ystrad Aeron, north of Lampeter, at around 4pm on Saturday, September 13.

"The collision involved a white BMW and an artic lorry and resulted in the three occupants of the BMW sustaining serious injuries.

"The driver of the BMW and one of the passengers was airlifted to hospital.

"The second passenger was taken to hospital by land ambulance. The lorry driver did not sustain any injuries.

"The 27-year-old driver of the white BMW was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been discharged from hospital and is currently in police custody.

"The passenger who was airlifted to hospital remains in a critical but stable condition.

The second passenger's injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening."

Police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist officers with their investigation to get in touch.

A statement said: "Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage that could support their enquiries."

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