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A major incident has been declared after a 52-seater bus was involved in a crash in Wales, which left a driver "severely trapped" in the wreckage.
The bus was involved in a crash with a private vehicle at about 2.20pm on Tuesday, on the Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock.
Only one of the drivers got stuck, but many of the bus passengers are “suffering with various injuries”, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said.
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An update stated that crews extricated the trapped driver who was then taken to hospital by Air Ambulance.
Firefighters from the Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Tenby and Narberth were called to the scene as well as the Air Ambulance and Dyfed Powys Police.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have issued a statement which said: "At 2.19pm on Tuesday, September 5th, the Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Tenby and Narberth crews were called to an incident on the Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock.
"Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving one 52-seater bus and one private motor vehicle. Many of the bus passengers are suffering with various injuries.
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"One driver is currently severely trapped, crews are currently working to extract the trapped driver as well as administering first aid. The Air Ambulance and Dyfed Powys Police are also in attendance.
"This has been declared a major incident which is currently ongoing, more information may be released when available."
Pembrokeshire Council said that the Cleddau Bridge is closed to all vehicles.
Mr Drakeford posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying: “Worrying to hear news of a major incident on the Cleddau Bridge. Details are still emerging.
“My thoughts are with all those involved and my thanks to the first responders and emergency services working at the scene.”
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