A VAN driver remains in police custody after he was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The man, aged 34, was arrested following a road traffic collision between a car and van that occurred on the A470 between Llyswen and Llanstephan, near Builth Wells, on Sunday evening, November 6. Dyfed Powys Police said a woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm and resulted in the A470 being closed; it reopened at around 2.30am this morning.

“We were called to a collision between a car and a van on the A470 Llyswen to Llanstephan, shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday (November 6),” Dyfed Powys Police said in a statement.

“One woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road reopened at around 2.30am today.

“The van driver, a 34-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage 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. Quote reference: DPP/0796/06/11/2022/02/C.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.