Person Killed and Another in Hospital After Crash Near Tenby
One person was killed and another is in the hospital following a tragic crash on the outskirts of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. The incident occurred at approximately 10.15 pm on Monday night between Tenby and Penally, involving two cars, a silver Volkswagen, and a brown BMW. The section of the A4139 was shut down in both directions for over 12 hours while emergency services conducted their investigations.
Emergency responders, including police, fire crews, and paramedics, rushed to the scene of the collision and the road was finally reopened just before 11 am on Tuesday. A statement from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service revealed, “At 10.24 pm on Monday, a crew from Tenby Fire Station responded to a head-on road traffic collision on School Lane in Tenby. Crew members provided CPR to one individual and first aid to the other before one of them was taken to the hospital and the other sadly passed away at the scene.”
Dyfed-Powys Police issued an appeal for information concerning the fatal crash, confirming that the collision involved a silver Volkswagen and a brown BMW on the A4139 between Tenby and Penally. The police spokesperson stated, “Sadly one person died at the scene, with the family notified and receiving support from specialized officers. Another individual was transported to the hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police through their various reporting channels.”
- The crash occurred between Tenby and Penally on the A4139.
- The collision involved a silver Volkswagen and a brown BMW.
- The road was closed for more than 12 hours for investigations.
- One person died at the scene while another was taken to the hospital.
- Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information regarding the incident.
Throughout this tragic event, the community has come together to mourn the loss of life and support those affected by the crash. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing as authorities work to piece together what happened.