Police have declared a major incident in Carmarthenshire, Wales, following a crash involving a public bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout. Emergency services, including two air ambulances, paramedics, the fire service, and police, are at the scene. A source has reported that at least 26 people are injured.
Police Urge Public to Stay Away
A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: "Officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly, following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout (Parc y Bocs). The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are asked to find alternative routes. Emergency services are on scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice."
Witness Reports Bus Flipped
A witness who lives near the scene told WalesOnline that the bus appears to have flipped onto its back or side. Two air ambulances remain at the scene alongside other emergency services. Traffic monitoring systems show long delays in the area.
MP Expresses Concern
Dame Nia Griffith, 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."
