A major incident has been declared following a collision on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire, with multiple injuries reported
Fire crews were scrambled to extract a driver who was “severely trapped” after the crash on the Cleddau Bridge involving the bus and a car, authorities said.Five fire crews were in attendance – from Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Tenby and Narberth.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at approximately 2.14pm, to reports of a road traffic collision on the A477. “We sent five emergency ambulances, one duty operations manager, one Cymru High Acuity Response Unit and non-emergency patient transport service vehicles to the scene.“We transferred one patient to University Hospital of Wales, and a further nine patients to Withybush hospital for further treatment.”
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the incident at 2.19pm. Fire crews were later stood down.“Worrying to hear news of a major incident on the Cleddau Bridge. Details are still emerging. My thoughts are with all those involved and my thanks to the first responders and emergency services working at the scene,” he said.
Samuel Kurtz, the Conservative Senedd member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, said: “Very concerning news and hope all those involved are ok.Pembrokeshire County Council has advised that the Cleddau Bridge is closed to all vehicles.
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