A driver was "severely" trapped of their car and main incident declared after a 52-seater bus collided with a automotive on a predominant street in west Wales this afternoon.

Emergency providers raced to the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire at 2.19pm, together with 5 land ambulances and an air ambulance.

A multi-agency response is ongoing as lots of the bus passengers are struggling with "various injuries" following the smash.

Fire crews labored urgently to free the trapped driver.

The A477 between Pembroke Dock and Haverforwest is closed in each instructions, police stated, whereas Pembrokeshire Council stated the bridge can be closed to all autos.

Fire service crews ultimately managed to launch the driving force from the car. He was flown to hospital by air ambulance after being launched.

In an announcement the service stated: "Crews extricated a severely trapped driver who was then taken to hospital by Air Ambulance. Several of the bus passengers suffered with various injuries and many of them were taken to hospital by road ambulances and police vehicles.

"This was declared a significant incident however is has since been stood down.

"Road traffic collision equipment, HGV platform and trauma packs were all extensively used throughout this incident."

Some crews stay on the scene to assist police.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service stated in an announcement: "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 street site visitors collision involving one 52-seater bus and one personal motorcar. Many of the bus passengers are struggling with varied accidents.

"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 significant incident which is at present ongoing, extra data could also be launched when obtainable."

Hywel Dda University Health Board, the local health board of NHS Wales for west Wales, asked people to only attend the nearby Withybush Hospital "you probably have a life-threatening sickness or severe damage".

These can be "Severe respiration difficulties; extreme ache or bleeding; chest ache or a suspected stroke or severe trauma accidents (e.g. from a automotive crash)."

it urged anyone uncertain to seek advice using their online portal.

One nearby traveller Lauren Joseph was trying to cross the bridge on her way home to Milford Haven after work, but her journey has been turned on its head by the accident as congestion piles up.

She now faces an hour-long, 35-mile diversion, reports the BBC.

Lauren stated: "As I bought there the council suggested me to go the great distance round on the Carew roundabout on account of an incident.

"I am currently doing 20mph on a 60mph because of the congestion caused by the crash."

Dyfed-Powys Police issued a short assertion on X (previously often known as Twitter) saying: "The road is currently closed between Honeyborough Roundabout to Pembroke Roundabout due to a road traffic collision.

"Please keep away from the realm and discover various routes in your journey."

Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford tweeted: "Worrying to listen to news of a significant incident on the Cleddau Bridge. Details are nonetheless rising.

"My thoughts are will all those involved and my thanks to the first responders and emergency services working at the scene."