Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after casualty flown to hospital following mid Wales crash

The A483 south of Newtown remains closed on Wednesday afternoon following the crash at about 6.24am.

One person was flown to hospital by air ambulance, with another casualty transported by road, after the crash.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “A 27-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

"Dyfed-Powys Police attended a road traffic collision which occurred early this morning, Wednesday, on the A483 north of Llanbadarn Fynydd, Powys.

"Two vehicles were involved in the collision.

"Two people have been taken to hospital.

"The road is currently closed with diversions in place."

The Welsh Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, and were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance, after the two car crash.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said they were called at 6:24am to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on the A483, Llanbadarn.

"One person was transported by road to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, and another was flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service also responded.

A spokesman said they sent crews from Newtown and Montgomery to a road traffic collision on the A483 between Llanbadern Fynydd and Dofor Newtown.

Crews used one hose reel jet, a grab bag and environmental pack to deal with the incident. They left the scene nearly three hours later 9.22am,

Police have appealed for information from anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation.

People have been asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

Quote reference: DP-20220727-035.”