Road in Brecon Beacons reopens following fatal crash

Dyfed-Powys Police reported a crash on the A4067 road, between  Crai and  Sennybridge , in the Brecon Beacons , shortly after midday on Wednesday.

The force said the incident was reported to police around 11.45am.

Police confirmed on Wednesday evening that the crash involved a red Kawasaki motorbike and a white Citroen Berlingo van.

The rider of the Kawasaki sadly died at the scene.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the road reopened on Wednesday morning, sometime after 1am, though it was not able to confirm exactly what time the road was back open.

Powys County Council said the road reopened at around 1am.

Police added that the van driver was not injured and no arrests were made following the crash.

“We are investigating a road traffic collision involving a white Citroen Berlingo van and a red Kawasaki motorbike on the A4067 south of Cray, south Powys,” said the force in a statement.

“The collision was reported at around 11.45am this morning (26 August).

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the rider of the red Kawasaki motorbike was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“A road closure remains in place while the vehicles are recovered.”

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Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has any information that could assist enquiries, is asked to get in touch.

Contact police online at https://orlo.uk/2x6Wf , email 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or phone 101. Quote ref: DP-20260826-148

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org .