# Road traffic collisions in Wales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/powys-police-respond-to-multiple-road-collisions
> Updated: 2026-08-12T12:03:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

On August 11, Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to two separate road collisions in Powys.

The first incident involved a three-vehicle crash on the A470 near Llyswen in the afternoon, resulting in minor injuries. The second incident was a single-vehicle collision on the B4569 between Caersws and Trefeglwys during the early morning hours. Following that collision, a 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through alcohol and was subsequently released under investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Powys police respond to multiple road collisions

Two separate vehicle collisions in Powys, Wales, resulted in minor injuries on the A470 and a drink-driving arrest on the B4569.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powys-police-respond-to-multiple-road-collisions

### 2026-07-29: Pedestrian Killed in Six-Vehicle A40 Collision in Carmarthenshire

A six‑vehicle collision on the A40 in Carmarthenshire on 28 July killed a 44‑year‑old pedestrian; Dyfed‑Powys Police are investigating, the road remains closed, and the incident has been referred to the ICPC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pedestrian-killed-in-six-vehicle-a40-collision-in-carmarthenshire

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Cite as: Road traffic collisions in Wales. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/powys-police-respond-to-multiple-road-collisions