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Ambulance Service Denies Delay Role in Fatal Crash
22 Oct
Summary
- A woman died after a car crash with unrelated stab wounds.
- Ambulance service refutes online rumors about wait times.
- A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A woman identified as Eleanor Barnfield, 47, passed away following a car crash in Bridgend. Police discovered she had sustained puncture wounds, believed to be from a stabbing, which were unrelated to the vehicle collision. This incident occurred on Monday, with the victim succumbing to her injuries in the hospital.
Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man from Bridgend on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as the investigation progresses. The crash took place on Coity Road, and the Welsh Ambulance Service has actively refuted claims circulating online about extended wait times contributing to the tragedy.
An ambulance response unit arrived at the crash scene seven minutes after the initial call, with additional emergency ambulances arriving shortly thereafter. The service has described the online speculation as factually untrue and contradictory, urging the public to avoid making assumptions.
Advanced critical care was provided by a specialized retrieval and transfer service, which arrived via helicopter. Barnfield was employed by the housing association Valleys to Coast, which manages a local retirement complex. Her family described her as a "kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world."
