Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Multiple Vehicles, Including Police Car, on A40 in Carmarthen
Quick Look
- A pedestrian died after being struck by multiple vehicles, including a police car, on the A40 in Carmarthen.
- The incident, described as a six-vehicle crash, occurred on Tuesday around 21:50 BST.
- No arrests have been made, and Dyfed-Powys Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred on a major road in Carmarthen, highlighting road safety concerns.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by multiple vehicles, including a police car, on the A40 in Carmarthen.
Dyfed-Powys Police were called regarding concerns for the safety of a person seen on the A40 between the PC World roundabout and Abergwili roundabout, on Tuesday.
As officers reached the scene at about 21:50 BST, reports indicated several vehicles had crashed with the pedestrian, including a marked police car that was being used for a routine patrol. The force described it as a "six-vehicle" crash.
No arrests have been made and the force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The force said inquiries to identify the pedestrian and next of kin were underway. It added both carriageways of the road re-opened on Wednesday evening.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Identity of the pedestrian
- Full circumstances leading to the crash
