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Emergency services are tackling a bus crash on the A484 near Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire. The road is closed while investigations continue. At least 26 people are reported injured, and passengers have been moved to welfare centres as officials coordinate a response.
Multiple vehicles are involved after a Maryland Transit Administration bus crash on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. One person is trapped in the bus, another in a car was rescued, and roads near the scene are closed with drivers urged to detour.
Wildfires across Wales and parts of Britain have prompted emergency alerts and military assistance. Fire crews are battling multiple blazes, evacuations continue, and authorities urge the public to avoid actions that could spark fires. Prime Minister Burnham has urged serious adherence to the alert.
A murder investigation has been launched after violent disorder in Pontnewynydd near Pontypool, with a man in custody and multiple arrests as investigators uncover links to rival motorcycle clubs. A Ford Transit van has been traced in connection with the incident.
Firefighters are tackling extensive grass fires across the West Midlands amid a record heatwave. Homes have been damaged and residents evacuated as crews declare major incidents in Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas. Emergency services warn people to stay indoors and close windows.
The Welsh government has proposed a renewable energy company to develop wind and solar projects and promote local ownership. The plan aims to lower long-term energy costs without directly setting household prices, with a consultation to decide the company’s structure and potential stakes in large schemes.