Major incident declared after bus crash near Kidwelly
Emergency services are responding to a major incident after a collision involving a bus near Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire.
The crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.
Police have closed the road between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog, with motorists being asked to find alternative routes.
Emergency services remain at the scene and members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area until further notice.
The cause of the collision has not been confirmed.
London Bus Forums News is covering this as a significant UK transport incident. There is currently no confirmed link to the heatwave or to driver illness, and we will not speculate unless further verified information becomes available.
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At a glance
- Dyfed-Powys Police have said the major incident has been stood down
- Police say 19 casualties were recorded, with six people taken to hospital and 13 assessed and discharged at the scene
- No injuries were believed to be life-threatening at the scene
- First Bus has confirmed its X11 service was involved in the incident near Kidwelly
- All passengers were safely removed from the bus and received appropriate care
- The road remains closed between Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog while collision investigators carry out enquiries
- The cause of the collision has not been confirmed
Just now
21:40
Major incident stood down as police confirm 19 casualties
Dyfed-Powys Police have said the major incident in Kidwelly has now been stood down.
Police said 13 casualties were assessed and discharged at the scene, while six people were taken to hospital for further medical attention.
No injuries were believed to be life-threatening at the scene of the collision.
Welfare arrangements were provided at the John Burns Centre in Kidwelly, and all individuals who sought comfort and safety at the centre have now left.
The road remains closed while collision investigators carry out their enquiries.
Source: Dyfed-Powys Police
Just now
16:55
First Bus confirms X11 service involved in Kidwelly incident
First Bus has confirmed that its X11 service was involved in the incident near Kidwelly this afternoon.
Zoe Hands, Managing Director of First Bus Franchising, which covers Wales, said the service was involved in an incident on the A484 close to the junction with Old Forge Lane, near Kidwelly.
First Bus said a team from its Ammanford depot travelled to the scene immediately to support the driver and look after customers.
The operator added that safety is its “absolute priority” and said it is working with police and the ambulance service to care for those who need it and understand the circumstances which led to the incident.
Source: First Bus
Just now
16:02
First Bus contacted for comment
London Bus Forums News has contacted First Bus for comment following the bus crash near Kidwelly.
We have asked the operator to confirm whether the vehicle involved was operated by First Bus, which service it was operating, and whether it can provide any update on passengers, staff and service disruption.
The cause of the collision has not been confirmed.
Source: London Bus Forums News
Just now
15:53
All passengers removed safely from bus
Dyfed-Powys Police have said all passengers have been safely removed from the bus and are receiving appropriate care.
Police, ambulance and fire services remain at the scene of the collision on the A484 in Kidwelly, following a report received at 12.20pm today.
A rest centre has been set up at the John Burns Centre, where welfare arrangements are being made to ensure people’s comfort and safety.
The road between the roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog is expected to remain closed for some time while emergency services respond to the incident and carry out enquiries.
Source: Dyfed-Powys Police
Just now
15:43
Police confirm major incident after bus crash
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly following a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs.
The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog, with motorists being asked to find alternative routes.
Emergency services remain at the scene and members of the public have been asked to stay away from the area until further notice.
Source: Dyfed-Powys Police
Just now
15:29
Earlier reports suggested higher casualty figure
National media reports suggest up to 26 people may have been injured following the bus crash near Kidwelly.
The figure has not yet been officially confirmed by police.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed they are dealing with a major incident involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout, with emergency services at the scene and the road closed between Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog.
This has now been superseded by a police update confirming 19 casualties, including six people taken to hospital and 13 assessed and discharged at the scene.
Source: National media reports / Dyfed-Powys Police
Just now
15:09
Cause of crash not confirmed
The cause of the collision has not been confirmed.
London Bus Forums News is not linking the incident to the current heatwave, driver illness or any vehicle issue unless further verified information becomes available.
Source: London Bus Forums News
Just now
15:08
Road closed near Kidwelly roundabout
The A484 is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog.
Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes while the emergency response continues.
Source: Dyfed-Powys Police
20m ago
15:00
Emergency services respond to major bus crash
Emergency services are responding to a major incident after a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.
Police have asked members of the public to stay away from the area while emergency services remain at the scene.
Source: Dyfed-Powys Police
