Major incident declared after bus overturns in crash near roundabout
BBCEmergency services are dealing with a major incident after a bus overturned following a crash.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales.
The force added the road was currently closed between the roundabout at Parc y Bocs and Llandyfaelog, and motorists were asked to find alternative routes.
Officers on the scene told BBC Wales there had been no fatalities.
Emergency services, who were called to the site at about 12:20 BST on Tuesday, are asking members of the public to stay away from the area until further notice.
First Bus confirmed the vehicle involved was the company's X11 service, which runs between Carmarthen and Swansea.
Police confirmed all passengers on board the bus involved had been "safely removed" and were receiving "appropriate care".
A rest centre has been set up at the nearby John Burns Centre.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent three crews, from Tumble, Carmarthen and Kidwelly fire stations.
Hywel Dda health board said its teams were responding to the incident.
"Our emergency departments are busy, and waiting times are likely to be longer as we treat individuals with the greatest need first," it said.
Local vicar Father Jim Flanagan said he was re-routed due to the road closures and saw the bus over a hedge.
He added there were multiple ambulances there, with lights flashing, and an air ambulance had landed in a field.
One of his churches, St Mary's in Kidwelly, has been opened should people wish to use it, he said.
Zoe Hands, managing director of First Bus Franchising, said a team from its Ammanford depot travelled to the scene "immediately to support our driver and look after our customers".
"The safety of everyone who travels with us is always our absolute priority and we are working with the police and ambulance service to care for those who need it and understand the circumstances which led to this incident," she added.
The A484 is a popular route which connects Carmarthen with Kidwelly, Burry Port and Llanelli.
Local attractions include Pembrey Country Park and Cefn Sidan beach - both busy with visitors in the summer months.
In Tuesday's high temperatures, police have been directing traffic away from the scene, which is not visible beyond the cordon.
Two officers are stationed by the roundabout and drivers appear to be keeping away as per their instructions.
