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Angharad Thomas

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car and passenger riding on the back is airlifted to hospital

A man has died following a fatal crash on the A44 near Nantmel on Tuesday, April 4. The collision occurred at approximately 1.50pm, involving a white Toyota Hilux and a grey BMW motorcycle, both travelling in the direction of Rhayader.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirm that the male motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The pillion passenger on the motorbike also sustained serious injuries and was air lifted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

The force is appealing for witnesses of the collision or anyone with information to contact them.

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A statement from Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a fatal RTC [road traffic collision] that occurred on the A44 near Nantmel yesterday (Tuesday April 4) at approx. 1.50pm.

"The collision involved a white Toyota Hilux and a grey BMW motorcycle. Both vehicles were travelling in the direction of Rhayader.

"Sadly the male motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The pillion sustained serious injuries and was conveyed by air ambulance to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or 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. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20230404-189."

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