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Four dead in tanker crash near Aberystwyth | Four dead in tanker crash near Aberystwyth |
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Four people have been killed in a road crash involving a tanker, a car and a van. | Four people have been killed in a road crash involving a tanker, a car and a van. |
Dyfed-Powys police said two men and two women died following the crash on the A44 between Llangurig and Ponterwyd on Tuesday. | Dyfed-Powys police said two men and two women died following the crash on the A44 between Llangurig and Ponterwyd on Tuesday. |
An infant girl was seriously injured and has been taken to University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, police said. | An infant girl was seriously injured and has been taken to University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, police said. |
A police spokesman said: "Dyfed-Powys police remain at the scene of a serious road transport crash on the A44 between Llangurig and Ponterwyd. The collision occurred at approximately 2.55pm Tuesday afternoon, and a tanker, a car and a van were involved. | A police spokesman said: "Dyfed-Powys police remain at the scene of a serious road transport crash on the A44 between Llangurig and Ponterwyd. The collision occurred at approximately 2.55pm Tuesday afternoon, and a tanker, a car and a van were involved. |
"We can now confirm that tragically two men and two women sustained fatal injuries in the collision, and a female infant has been taken to the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff in a serious condition. Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. | |
"The road remains closed and is likely to remain closed for some time – diversions are in place." | "The road remains closed and is likely to remain closed for some time – diversions are in place." |
A spokeswoman for Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service said two fire engines were sent to the scene of the crash after a call was received at 3.01pm. The appliances, from Aberystwyth and Llanidloes, made the vehicles involved in the accident safe. Firefighters left the scene at 8.29pm. | |
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