Horror bus crash as air ambulance and police swarm scene as bus flips off road
Kidwelly bus crash RECAP: Wales crash horror as dozens injured as bus flips off road
The bus landed on it's side in a field
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Add us as preferred source Comments live By Astha Saxena, News Reporter 18:00, Tue, Jun 23, 2026 Updated: 18:02, Tue, Jun 23, 2026 
19 people were injured when a bus flipped onto its side in Carmathenshire, Wales on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and declared a major incident. The air ambulance also landed in the field nearby to where the bus landed after the crash.
Thirteen casualties were assessed and discharged at the scene, and a further six individuals were taken to hospital for further medical attention. No injuries were believed to be life threatening at the scene of the collision
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2 hours ago18:00 Laura Hill19 People injured in bus crash
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed tha 19 people were injured in the bus crash in Kidwelly.
Thirteen casualties were assessed and discharged at the scene, and a further six individuals were taken to hospital for further medical attention.
No injuries were believed to be life threatening at the scene of the collision
3 hours ago17:41 Laura HillSix people taken to hospital
The Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that six individuals were taken to hospital for further medical attention but no injuries are believed to be life threatening.
3 hours ago17:40 Laura HillBus flipped on its side
Images from the scene show that the bus flipped onto its side and landed in a neighbouring field.
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4 hours ago16:45 Laura HillAir Ambulance has now left the area
A spokesperson from Wales Air Ambulance said:
I can confirm the Wales Air Ambulance helicopters attended an incident in that region today (23/06/26). Our Dafen and Caernarfon-based crews were first allocated at 12:33 and our Dafen helicopter arrived first at the scene at 12:50. Both crews cleared the scene by 14:15.4 hours ago16:30 Laura Hill
Air ambulance at the scene
Images from the scene show that the air ambulance has landed in the field where the bus has crashed.
The bus appears to have flipped over a hedge before landing in the field.
Road to remain closed 'for some time'
The road between the roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog is expected to remain closed for 'some time' police have said, while emergency services respond to the incident and carry out enquiries.Members of the public are advised to find alternative travel routes until further notice.
4 hours ago15:49 Laura HillAll passengers removed from bus
All passengers have been removed 'safely' from the bus, Dyfed-Powys Police has said, though there has been no update on the condition of those on board.
A police statement said: "Police, ambulance and fire services remain at the scene of the bus collision on the A484 in Kidwelly, following a report received at 12.20pm today (23 June.)All passengers have been safely removed from the bus and are receiving appropriate care.
"A rest centre has been set up at the John Burns centre where welfare arrangements are being made to ensure their comfort and safety."
5 hours ago15:15 Laura HillHealth board declares crash 'major incident'
Hywel Dda Health Board has issued a statement saying its emergency departments are busy as a result of the road traffic incident in Kidwelly. They warned that waiting times would likely be longer as those "with the greatest need" are treated first.
Their full statement said:
Our teams are responding to the major incident called as a result of the road traffic incident in Kidwelly. Our Emergency Departments are busy, and we waiting times are likely to be longer as we treat individuals with the greatest need first.Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you need additional support during this time, please help us to help you and get the right care in the right place.NHS 111 Wales is your first step if you are feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help. The service is run by trained healthcare professionals who can provide expert advice and guide you to the right care.6 hours ago14:46 Astha Saxena
Statement in the Senedd
In the Senedd, Welsh Government minister Heledd Fychan, has made a statement about the Kidwelly incident.
She said: "Members will be aware of a major incident in Kidwelly following a report of a collision involving a bus on A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout.
"Emergency services are on the scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice.
"The Deputy Minister for transport will update the Senedd members accordingly once further information is available."
6 hours ago14:36 Astha SaxenaThe place of incident
The road affected, the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout, is closed and motorists have been asked to find alternative routes.
Two air ambulances have arrived at the scene
Flight tracking website Flightradar shows two Wales Air Ambulances have landed at the scene.
6 hours ago14:13 Astha SaxenaPolice issues statement
A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: "Officers are dealing with a major incident in Kidwelly, following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout (Parc y Bocs).
"The road is closed between the Kidwelly roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists are asked to find alternative routes.
"Emergency services are on scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice."
Which road is closed?
The road affected, the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout, is closed and motorists have been asked to find alternative routes.
6 hours ago14:11 Astha SaxenaWhat has happened?
There has been a crash involving a public bus and police are urging the public to stay away from the area at this time.
6 hours ago14:08 Astha SaxenaWelcome to our live blog
Welcome to our live blog. We will bring you all the latest updates about the incident.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
