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Robert Harries

Motorcyclist dies after crash with van in Brecon Beacons

A man has been killed in a crash between a motorbike and a van in the Brecon Beacons, police have confirmed. The collision happened on Saturday morning near the village of Tretower in Powys.

The crash involved a Ducati motorbike and a blue Mercedes Vito van and occurred on a main road within the Brecon Beacons National Park. You can get the latest WalesOnline newsletters emailed to you directly for free by signing up here.

The rider of the motorbike died from his injuries, while its understood that the driver of the van was not seriously injured. Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen the fatal incident to come forward.

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A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A479 near to the village of Tretower, Powys, on Saturday (May 28). The collision involved a Ducati motorcycle, which was travelling north towards Tretower and a blue Mercedes Vito van, was reported at approximately 8.40am.

"Sadly a 41-year-old man who was riding the motorcycle died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision. There were no other casualties. Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference DP-20220528-093. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.”

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