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Western Telegraph
4 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Inquest opened into A478 crash death of Blood Bike volunteer
Timothy Minett, known as Tim, was riding his motorbike on the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos on July 2. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between the red Honda motorbike and the oncoming white Volkswagen Crafter at 6.23pm on Wednesday, July 2. 78-year-old Mr Minett was declared deceased by paramedics at the scene at 7.29pm. HM Coroner for Pembrokeshire, Paul Bennett, heard that Mr Minett was born in London. He was married and retired and lived in Lower Nash, near Pembroke Dock. Mr Minett's inquest was opened this morning (Monday, July 14). Coroner's officer PC Carrie Sheridan said that a post-mortem had been carried out at West Wales General Hospital, the results of which were pending. She added that a full police investigation into the collision was currently being carried out. The coroner adjourned the inquest to November this year. It is understood Mr Minett was delivering urgent blood bike supplies when the collision occurred. Blood Bike groups throughout the country paid tribute to Mr Minett, thanking him for his service and sending heartfelt condolences to his family. In a statement last week, Mr Minett's family said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend." Police also appealed for information about the crash and asked anyone who was travelling along the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos at the time, and may have information or dashcam footage, to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Blood biker died in crash with van on Pembrokeshire A-road, inquest hears
A coroner has heard how a retired Blood Bikes Wales volunteer lost his life following a collision between his Honda motorbike and a Volkswagen Crafter van. Timothy Minett, known as Tim, was riding his motorbike on the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos on July 2. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between the red Honda motorbike and the oncoming white Volkswagen Crafter at 6.23pm on Wednesday, July 2. 78-year-old Mr Minett was declared deceased by paramedics at the scene at 7.29pm. HM Coroner for Pembrokeshire, Paul Bennett, heard that Mr Minett was born in London. He was married and retired and lived in Lower Nash, near Pembroke Dock. Mr Minett's inquest was opened this morning (Monday, July 14). Coroner's officer PC Carrie Sheridan said that a post-mortem had been carried out at West Wales General Hospital, the results of which were pending. She added that a full police investigation into the collision was currently being carried out. The coroner adjourned the inquest to November this year. It is understood Mr Minett was delivering urgent blood bike supplies when the collision occurred. Blood Bike groups throughout the country paid tribute to Mr Minett, thanking him for his service and sending heartfelt condolences to his family. In a statement last week, Mr Minett's family said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend." Police also appealed for information about the crash and asked anyone who was travelling along the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos at the time, and may have information or dashcam footage, to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
Leader Live
02-05-2025
- Leader Live
Mold: Woman airlifted and van driver arrested after crash
North Wales Police said it received a 999-call at 11.45am reporting a collision on the High Street outside the Wetherspoon public house involving a white Volkswagen Crafter van. The woman was airlifted to hospital in Stoke, and the driver of the van has been arrested and remains in police custody, police said. Police are now appealing for witnesses of the collision. Anyone who may have been travelling along that road at the same time, as well as those who may have dash cam footage is urged to contact North Wales Police via the website or by calling 101 quoting reference number C062389.
Wales Online
02-05-2025
- Wales Online
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after van crash
Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after van crash Police have said that the woman has been serious injured after the crash in the middle of Mold Police at the scene in Mold town centre (Image: Submitted ) A pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in a Welsh town centre. Emergency services were called to the High Street in Mold on Friday morning. North Wales Police said they received a 999-call reporting a collision on the High Street outside the Wetherspoons public house involving a white Volkswagen Crafter van just after 11.45am. A statement from the force said: "The woman was airlifted to hospital in Stoke. The driver of the van has been arrested and remains in police custody." It added: "The road remains closed. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have been travelling along that road at the same time and who may have dash cam footage is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101 quoting reference number C062389. " Several town centre roads have been cordoned off as emergency services deal with the incident. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance crew were all sent to the scene. The air ambulance lands at the Royal Stoke University Hospital following an incident in Mold town centre (Image: Flightradar24 ) Article continues below Cordons are now in place on Wrexham Street, High Street, New Street and Chester Street, with the roads likely to remain shut for the next three hours. Local restaurant Deadwood Smokehouse announced it has had to close for the evening due to the collision. In a post on Facebook, they said: "Due to the accident in Mold town centre today, we have had to make the decision to close the restaurant this evening. Article continues below "With the roads being closed our supplier was unable to make their delivery and we are unsure as to what time they will re-open. Enjoy the sun this evening and we'll be back open tomorrow!"
North Wales Live
02-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Woman seriously injured after being hit by van as driver arrested
A woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van in a town centre. Emergency services were called to Mold High Street at around 11.45am on Friday following reports of the collision. The woman has been flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, which has a major trauma unit, for treatment. The driver of the van has been arrested, and remains in police custody. A large cordon was put into place while emergency services worked at the scene, near the town's Wetherspoon pub. Closures were in place on Wrexham Street, High Street, New Street and Chester Street. A police spokesperson said: "At 11.45am North Wales Police received a 999-call reporting a collision on the High Street outside the Wetherspoons public house involving a white Volkswagen Crafter van. The woman was airlifted to hospital in Stoke. "The driver of the van has been arrested and remains in police custody. The road remains closed. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone "Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have been travelling along that road at the same time and who may have dash cam footage is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101 quoting reference number C062389."
