One person dies in West Wales Cleddau Bridge crash

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed the sad news this evening

Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire
Author: Abbie ChesherPublished 5th Sep 2023

A major incident was declared earlier today following a collision involving a 52 seater bus and a car on a bridge in West Wales.

The major incident has since been stood down but Dyfed-Powys Police have released an update this evening confirming one person has died in the incident.

A spokesperson for the police 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 collision involved a car and a coach.

Sadly, one person has died. Next of kin have been advised and are being supported by officers.

One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

A number of passengers on the coach were taken to hospital with various levels of injuries.

The A477 is currently closed between the Honeyborough roundabout and the Pembroke roundabout and road users are advised to take an alternative route.”