The passenger bus was involved in a crash with a private vehicle at about 2.20pm on Tuesday, on the Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales, which was closed
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One person has died and another is in a critical condition after a crash involving a 52-seater coach and a car on a bridge.
A major incident was declared after the collision on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, left one of the drivers trapped and 10 others injured.
Tonight, Dyfed Powys Police confirmed that one person has died and another remains in a critical condition.
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A spokesperson from the force said: “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.”
The Mid and West Wales Fire Service said crews from the Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Tenby and Narberth were called to the scene as well as the air ambulance and Dyfed-Powys Police.
“Crews extricated a severely trapped driver who was then taken to hospital by air ambulance,” a fire service spokesman said.
“Several of the bus passengers suffered with various injuries and many of them were taken to hospital by road ambulances and police vehicles.
“This was declared a major incident but is has since been stood down.
“Road traffic collision equipment, HGV platform and trauma packs were all extensively used throughout this incident.”
Pembrokeshire Council said that the Cleddau Bridge is closed to all vehicles.
Wales' First Minister, Mark Drakeford posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying: “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.”
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