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One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main Swansea road.

Oystermouth Road remains shut in both directions after the incident involving a car and a motorcycle.

Police remain in attendance between Guildhall Road and Princess Way after the incident, which took place at around 5.30pm.

Air Ambulance was reported at the scene.

More information to come as we get it.

Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist died in collision

South Wales Police have confirmed that a 50-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of the collision.

Emergency services were called to the incident on the A4067 Mumbles Road in Swansea just after 5.20pm on Saturday, August 24.

The collision involved a silver Ford Galaxy and a green Kawasaki motorcycle.

A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: “The motorcyclist, a 50-year-old Swansea man, died at the scene.”

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a family liaison officer.

The occupants of the Ford were taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Ford, a 29-year-old man from Bradley Stoke, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in police custody.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the manner of driving of the vehicles before the collision.

Anyone with any dash-cam footage is also asked to get in touch by calling 101 quoting reference 1900312713 or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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One person taken to hospital

One person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, Welsh Ambulance service have said.

They were conveyed to Morriston Hospital.

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The road remains shut

Traffic is coping well.

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Road ambulance has left the scene

We are waiting on an update from police with further information.

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Expecting couple diverted to hospital

Among those being diverted was a couple trying to get to the hospital as they are expecting premature twins.

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The air ambulance has left the scene

But road ambulances remain in attendance.

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Multiple emergency vehicles on the scene

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances are at the scene.

Eastbound Traffic is being diverted up Brynmill Lane.

South Wales Police and Welsh Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.

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First picture of the scene

This is what the scene looks like now.

Oystermouth Road is shut in both directions
Oystermouth Road is shut in both directions
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Traffic is being turned around

Traffic is being turned around just by the St. Helen’s ground, a witness at the scene reports.

Air ambulance is in attendance.

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Traffic heavy around Singleton Park

Traffic is heavy around Singleton Park, according to Google maps.

Oystermouth Road
Oystermouth Road (Image: Google)
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Police in attendance

South Wales Police are urging motorists to avoid the road.

In a statement, they said: “Please be aware, officers are currently in attendance at an RTC at Oystermouth Road, Swansea. The road is currently closed in both directions near the recreation groun whilst we investigate. Please seek alternative route at this time. Thank you for your patience.”

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