MAN DIES IN COACH AND VAN CRASH IN SOUTH-WEST WALES

A man died and two people sustained injuries following a collision between a coach and a van on the A40 near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene at approximately 16:30 BST. According to Dyfed-Powys Police, the van driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The coach driver and a 14-year-old passenger were transported to Glangwili hospital for treatment.

The two injured individuals sustained injuries that police stated are not believed to be life-threatening. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that the next of kin of the deceased driver have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers. The force appealed for witnesses to come forward with information or dashcam footage of the crash. Ffoshelig Coaches, the operator of the coach, declined to provide comment regarding the incident.

The collision marks a significant road traffic incident in the region. Police investigations into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. Members of the public with relevant information have been encouraged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police as part of the investigation into how the crash occurred.