Two people arrested following collision which left five seriously injured

A five-year old-girl is fighting for her life in hospital following a serious multi-vehicle collision.

The crash occurred on Sunday evening on the A4067 near Craig-y-Nos, north of Ystradgynlais.

A total of five people sustained serious injuries in the incident, amongst them the young child, who was airlifted to hospital.

Two individuals have been arrested as Dyfed-Powys Police press ahead with their investigation into the collision.

A force spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that occurred on the A4067, near Craig-y-Nos, at around 5.50pm on Sunday, July 5," reports Wales Online.

"The collision involved a green Ford Fiesta, a black Volkswagen Polo, and a grey Vauxhall Grandland." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

"Five people were seriously injured during the collision and taken to hospital for treatment.

"This included a five-year-old that was taken to hospital by air ambulance with injuries believed to be life-threatening. The child remains in hospital in a stable condition.

"The driver of the green Ford Fiesta, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and child neglect. A yellow Ford Fiesta was later identified as being involved.

"The driver of this vehicle, a 65-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Both men remain in police custody.

"Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation or anyone who was travelling along the road at the relevant time with dashcam footage is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police either online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference: DP-20260703-277."

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