Person dies after A470 crash between HGV and car

Anyone with information on the collision near Rhayader is being urged to contact the police

A person has died following a crash between a HGV and a car. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 24 on the A470 in Doldowlod, near Rhayader.

The crash involved two vehicles: a green Chevrolet Spark and a red Scania HGV. The road was closed for around 13 hours while accident investigation work took place.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that sadly the Chevrolet driver died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the force. A statement reads: “Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A470, Doldowlod, near Rhayader.

“The collision took place around 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 24, and involved two vehicles; a green Chevrolet Spark and a red Scania HGV.

“Sadly, the driver of the Chevrolet died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.

“The road was closed for collision investigation to take place and was reopened around 3.30am this morning (Wednesday, March 25) .

“Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police.”

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