Two people have been arrested near Craig-y-Nos
The A4067 near Craig-y-Nos (Image: Google)
A five-year-old child is fighting for life in hospital after a serious crash involving multiple vehicles in Bannau Brycheiniog.
The collision happened on Sunday evening on the A4067 near Craig-y-Nos, north of Ystradgynlais.
Five people in total were seriously injured in the crash, including the five-year-old child who was airlifted to hospital.
Two people have been arrested as Dyfed-Powys Police continue with their investigation into the collision. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter.
A spokesman for the force said: “We are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the A4067, near Craig-y-Nos, at around 5.50pm on Sunday, July 5.
“The collision involved a green Ford Fiesta, a black Volkswagen Polo, and a grey Vauxhall Grandland.
“Five people were seriously injured during the collision and taken to hospital for treatment.
“This included a five-year-old that was taken to hospital by air ambulance with injuries believed to be life-threatening.
“The child remains in hospital in a stable condition.
“The driver of the green Ford Fiesta, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and child neglect.
“A yellow Ford Fiesta was later identified as being involved.
“The driver of this vehicle, a 65-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
“Both men remain in police custody.
“Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation or anyone who was travelling along the road at the relevant time with dashcam footage is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police either online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference: DP-20260703-277.”
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