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Road reopens after four-car crash | Road reopens after four-car crash |
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A road has reopened after a four-vehicle crash in Powys in which one person was airlifted to hospital. | A road has reopened after a four-vehicle crash in Powys in which one person was airlifted to hospital. |
The A470 was closed in both directions between Brecon and nearby Libanus for about six hours following the incident on Monday shortly after 1730 BST. | The A470 was closed in both directions between Brecon and nearby Libanus for about six hours following the incident on Monday shortly after 1730 BST. |
One person was airlifted to hospital and fire crews had to cut free one casualty. | One person was airlifted to hospital and fire crews had to cut free one casualty. |
Paramedics gave emergency treatment to three casualties, who were taken to hospital in two ambulances. | |
Diversions were put in place, but the road was eventually reopened at about 2330 BST. | Diversions were put in place, but the road was eventually reopened at about 2330 BST. |
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the incident by the police at 1754 BST. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the incident by the police at 1754 BST. |
They said three of the four injured people were able to get out of their vehicles by the time fire crews arrived. | They said three of the four injured people were able to get out of their vehicles by the time fire crews arrived. |