Police appeal after girl taken to hospital following school minibus collision

A girl was taken to hospital this morning after a school minibus travelling from Wrexham to Brecon was involved in a collision.

Dyfed Powys police say that officers in Newtown assisted the passengers who were involved in a one vehicle collision on the A483, near Llanbadarn Fynydd at around 10am.

On board the white Mercedes Sprinter minibus was a teacher and nine pupils, aged between 14 and 15, travelling from Wrexham to Brecon to take part in an athletics competition.

The Welsh Ambulance Service and air ambulance were called to the incident, with one girl taken to hospital by paramedics.

A statement issued by Dyfed Powys Police, says: “The rest of the group was moved from the roadside to the safety of Newtown Police Station for assessment and treatment.

“Officers worked with the teachers to contact the parents of each pupil to let them know what had happened and that their child was in shock, but safe and well.

“The road was closed for 1.5 hours and recovery of the minibus was arranged.

“The driver of the minibus was reported for driving offences.”

Inspector Jonathan Rees-Jones added: “Ensuring the safety of this group was of paramount importance for all emergency services at the scene.

“Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt and we were able to update parents and move the remainder of the group to a safe location at the police station for assessment.”

“Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to report it to PC 1127 Aran Wareing by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908 quoting reference: DP-20190710-085.”