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Powys County Times
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Van left on roof following A44 collision near Llandrindod
A VAN was left on its roof following a two-vehicle collision near Llandrindod Wells over the weekend. The accident occurred on the A44 between Crossgates and Penybont at around lunchtime on Saturday, May 31, resulting in the road being closed for almost two hours. 'Dyfed-Powys Police attended to a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A44 between Crossgates and Penybont at around 1.50pm on Saturday, May 31,' said the force in a statement. 'The road was closed while both vehicles were recovered and reopened at around 3.20pm. No injuries were reported.' Police said the vehicles involved were a Renault Clio and a grey Volkswagen Transporter. A post on the Llandrindod Solutions Facebook page shortly before 3pm said: 'There's a car accident with van on its roof just coming into Crossgates under the first bridge. 'Road completely blocked if anyone is going that way. Police and fire brigade on scene.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Post Office worker 'threatened with handgun by man with black paint on face'
Police are appealing for information after a Post Office worker was threatened during a terrifying ordeal. A quantity of cash was stolen from the store in Holt Heath, Worcestershire, during the incident on Tuesday, May 20. A man dressed in all black approached the staff member at around 9.40am. READ MORE: Tesco Extra raid sees trio make off with £20k in cash after 'snapping door locks' READ MORE: Robbery attempt at Midlands railway station with punch threat prompts CCTV appeal He had black paint on his face and is thought to have been in the possession of a handgun. READ MORE: M5 driver rammed by police at 80mph after going wrong way down motorway Luckily, no one was physically hurt in the ordeal but the staff member was left in "distress," West Mercia Police said. DC Elle May, from Worcester CID, said: "Although the incident caused distress to the victim, thankfully, no one was injured. "We are keen to identify a grey Renault Clio which was seen on the corner of School Lane at the time of the incident. "We are asking anyone who was driving along the road with a dashcam to review the footage and get in touch if they have any information which could help us. "Please contact me on or by phone on 07967 879480." A spokesperson for the force added: "Officers are appealing to the public for information following a robbery in Holt Heath yesterday (Tuesday 20 May). "Around 9.40am, a quantity of cash was stolen from the Post Office in the Cottage Stores after a man entered the shop and threatened a staff member. "The store is located along the A443 in Holt Heath. "It is thought the man, dressed in all black and with black paint on his face, was in possession of what is believed to be a handgun. "Officers are looking to identify the man and a car which was seen in the area at the time of the incident." They continued: "Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on their website or by calling 0800 555111."
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Driver banned after Ebbw Vale motorist dies in fatal crash
Gareth Davies, 43, died at the scene of a collision between his black Renault Clio and a white Ford Ka in Fochriw Road, Pant-y-Waun at around 5.40am on Thursday 13 April 2023. The driver of the Ford Ka, aged 27 at the time of collision but now 30, was previously found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in a trial at Newport Crown Court in March this year. However, he was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday 16 May for admitted the offence of causing death by careless driving. The family of Gareth Davies gave Gwent Police permission to use this video. Sergeant Shane Draper, the senior investigating officer from the serious collision investigation unit, said: "This is a tragic case that has resulted in the needless loss of a life; I would like to thank all those who assisted in our investigation and offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Gareth Davies.' "The driver of the Ford Ka did not drive to the required competent and careful driving standard and his poor decision-making to overtake at an inappropriate location has led to devastating consequences." "The importance of driving carefully at all times is never more poignant than in this case because careless driving ruins lives. This is a reminder to everyone who gets behind the wheel – your responsibility isn't just to ensure your own safety, but the safety of everyone around you." The man received a 10-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and he will be required to carry out 250 hours of unpaid community work. He will also be disqualified from driving for five years and will need to take an extended test when reapplying for his licence.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment dad is killed by ‘impatient' driver who smashed into car – as his heartbreaking last words are revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the horrifying moment an "impatient" driver smashed into a dad and killed him as he made his way to work. Gareth Davies tragically told his partner "I can't babe, I'm sorry" after she rushed to the scene in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. 3 Gareth Davies was killed when Dale Groves smashed into him Credit: WNS 3 Groves was handed a suspended sentence Credit: media Wales The 43-year-old was indicating to turn right when Dale Groves hurtled towards him without stopping. Footage has been released at the request of the family to remind motorists that "careless driving ruins lives". It shows Groves smash into the side of Gareth's Renault Clio in a dangerous bid to overtake. Gareth's partner Sharon Griffiths was joined by their two sons at the side of the road as they were told "the worst news imaginable" that he had tragically passed away. She told Cardiff Crown Court how she and her sons "collapsed into each other in shock". Groves was spared jail and instead handed a ten month sentence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving. The horror unfolded on April 13, 2023, as Groves attempted to overtake Gareth, who was following a large oil tank lorry. Groves called 999 on three occasions in an attempt to get help following the crash but was told there could be a wait of 'over three hours'. A fire engine was the first at the scene, with paramedics arriving from 6.41am. In a victim impact statement, Sharon told how she found out about the accident when one of Gareth's colleagues contacted her. She said she was "shocked by the sheer volume of emergency vehicles" when she arrived. Sharon added: "Gareth was very distressed and was clearly in a lot of pain. I called out to him to let him know I was there to reassure and comfort him and get him to calm down so the firefighter could help him, but he said: 'I can't babe, I'm sorry'. "He became quiet and lost consciousness. The firefighters performed CPR on him and started shouting where the ambulance was." The mum said paramedics were "frantically" working on Gareth when her two sons arrived at the scene. She continued: "I was approached by two people, a doctor and a police officer who told us the worst news imaginable. There was nothing else that could be done and Gareth had passed away. "We collapsed into each other in shock, trying to keep each other standing up. "Gareth was put into the back of an ambulance and we were allowed to spend time with him before he was transported to the hospital mortuary. "A feeling of numbness and a false sense of reality followed in the weeks. We had to wait for the post mortem and felt helpless, we had no sense of purpose. "There was no way to move forward as if everything had stopped." Sharon said the trial was "heartbreaking" after coming face to face with Groves. She added: "The driver used the phrase 'massive mistake'. His massive mistake has destroyed our family. Our lives are unrecognisable to what they were. Gareth's life was taken and ours were ruined."
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment dad is killed by ‘impatient' driver who smashed into car – as his heartbreaking last words are revealed
THIS is the horrifying moment an "impatient" driver smashed into a dad and killed him as he made his way to work. Gareth Davies tragically told his partner "I can't babe, I'm sorry" after she rushed to the scene in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Advertisement 3 Gareth Davies was killed when Dale Groves smashed into him Credit: WNS 3 Groves was handed a suspended sentence Credit: media Wales The 43-year-old was indicating to turn right when Dale Groves hurtled towards him without stopping. Footage has been released at the request of the family to remind motorists that "careless driving ruins lives". It shows Groves smash into the side of Gareth's Renault Clio in a dangerous bid to overtake. Gareth's partner Sharon Griffiths was joined by their two sons at the side of the road as they were told "the worst news imaginable" that he had tragically passed away. Advertisement Read more news She told Cardiff Crown Court how she and her sons "collapsed into each other in shock". Groves was spared jail and instead handed a ten month sentence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving. The horror unfolded on April 13, 2023, as Groves attempted to overtake Gareth, who was following a large oil tank lorry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Groves called 999 on three occasions in an attempt to get help following the crash but was told there could be a wait of 'over three hours'. A fire engine was the first at the scene, with paramedics arriving from 6.41am. In a victim impact statement, Sharon told how she found out about the accident when one of Gareth's colleagues contacted her. She said she was "shocked by the sheer volume of emergency vehicles" when she arrived. Advertisement Sharon added: "Gareth was very distressed and was clearly in a lot of pain. I called out to him to let him know I was there to reassure and comfort him and get him to calm down so the firefighter could help him, but he said: 'I can't babe, I'm sorry'. "He became quiet and lost consciousness. The firefighters performed CPR on him and started shouting where the ambulance was." The mum said paramedics were "frantically" working on Gareth when her two sons arrived at the scene. She continued: "I was approached by two people, a doctor and a police officer who told us the worst news imaginable. There was nothing else that could be done and Gareth had passed away. Advertisement "We collapsed into each other in shock, trying to keep each other standing up. "Gareth was put into the back of an ambulance and we were allowed to spend time with him before he was transported to the hospital mortuary. "A feeling of numbness and a false sense of reality followed in the weeks. We had to wait for the post mortem and felt helpless, we had no sense of purpose. "There was no way to move forward as if everything had stopped." Advertisement Sharon said the trial was "heartbreaking" after coming face to face with Groves. She added: "The driver used the phrase 'massive mistake'. His massive mistake has destroyed our family. Our lives are unrecognisable to what they were. Gareth's life was taken and ours were ruined." 3 Groves was trying to overtake when he hit the dad-of-two Credit: WNS
