A baby has died following a medical emergency at a property in Carmarthenshire, with emergency services unable to save the infant.
Emergency Response in Ponthenri
Dyfed-Powys Police were called by the ambulance service at 8.15am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The call reported an infant in a critical medical situation at a home on Heol y Pentre in the village of Ponthenri.
Paramedics rushed to the scene but, despite their efforts, the baby was pronounced dead at the property. The exact nature of the medical emergency has not been disclosed.
Police and Coroner Informed
A police spokesman confirmed that no criminal investigation is currently ongoing in relation to the heartbreaking incident. The force has made HM Coroner aware, which is standard procedure in such sudden and unexplained deaths.
The family of the baby are receiving support from specially trained police officers during this profoundly difficult time.
Community in Mourning
The spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police added: "Sadly, the infant died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers."
The tragedy has cast a shadow over the quiet community of Ponthenri, a village in the Gwendraeth Valley. Such incidents are a stark reminder of the vital work undertaken by emergency services and the fragility of life.
