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Overturned Bus Injures 19 Near Kidwelly
23 Jun
Summary
- Nineteen people were injured in a bus crash near Kidwelly, Wales.
- Six individuals required hospital treatment; others were treated at the scene.
- The X11 bus service route between Swansea and Carmarthen was involved.
A significant road traffic incident occurred near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, resulting in nineteen injuries. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 12:20 PM, leading to a temporary major incident declaration by Dyfed-Powys Police. The A484 road near the Kidwelly roundabout was closed for accident investigation.
Six of the injured were taken to the hospital for further treatment. The remaining thirteen casualties were assessed and discharged on-site, with no life-threatening injuries reported. The Hywel Dda Health Board acknowledged the incident, advising of potential delays at emergency departments due to the response.
Welfare support was established at the John Burns Centre in Kidwelly. First Bus confirmed that its X11 service, which connects Swansea, Llanelli, and Carmarthen, was involved. The company stated its commitment to customer safety and is cooperating with authorities to understand the circumstances of the collision. Local MP Nia Griffith expressed her concern and urged the public to avoid the area.
