Three Dead and One Seriously Hurt in Horror Crash on Welsh Country Road
Tragedy struck on a quiet Powys road as a head-on collision involving a tractor and two cars killed three people and left another critically injured. The smash happened on the A489 near Snead, just four miles from the English border.
Deadly Impact: Audi and Toyota Collide with Tractor on A489
- A grey Audi A4 and a red Toyota Yaris crashed head-on alongside a blue tractor.
- The Audi driver and two passengers in the Yaris died instantly at the scene.
- One Yaris passenger suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene, but the devastation has left the tight-knit community reeling.
Police Launch Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating and urgently asking for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage from around 4:50pm on December 11, 2025, to come forward.
“If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch,” the force urged.
Families Notified, Specialist Support Offered
Authorities have informed the victims’ families and are providing specialist support as the investigation continues. Officers are piecing together how this fatal collision unfolded on the rural stretch between Churchstoke and Lydham.