Three in hospital after multi-car crash on Powys main road
Multiple people were taken to hospital after a three-car crash on a main road in Powys.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that three people were injured in a crash that saw the A483 in Powys closed over the weekend.
The road between Newtown and Abermule was closed for several hours on Saturday afternoon (June 7) after a collision between an Audi, a Vauxhall and a BMW.
Witnesses reported a large emergency services presence at scene with the traffic being described as a 'mess' with tailbacks in both directions from lunchtime.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that three people were hospitalised as a result of of the crash but added that their injuries are not believed to be 'life-threatening'.
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A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: 'Police were called at 11.55am, Saturday, June 7 to a report of a three-vehicle collision.
'A silver Audi, red Vauxhall Corsa and a black BMW were involved in the collision on the A483 near Abermule.
'Three people were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
'Road closures were in place with one carriageway opening at 3.20pm and the road fully open at 4.25pm.'
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