The A478 in Pembrokeshire has been closed this morning following a serious collision involving a school bus and another vehicle.

The collision happened at around 8.30 am as the bus was taking pupils to Ysgol y Preseli. Emergency services are at the scene and the road remains closed whilst the emergency services deal with the incident.

Thirteen young people are understood to have received injuries. None of the injuries to these young people are understood to be serious.

Pembrokeshire County Council have confirmed that the school bus involved in a serious collision with another vehicle earlier today was the number 636, travelling on the Tenby to Crymych route.

All parents and guardians of young people who were travelling on this bus at the time of the collision are understood to have been contacted.

However, any parents and guardians of young people travelling on the 636 can also call the dedicated line set up by Pembrokeshire County Council: 01437 775400.

Only parents and guardians of the young people who were travelling on the 636 bus at the time of the incident are kindly requested to use the dedicated line above.

The A478 remains closed and people are asked to avoid the area.

A police spokesperson said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is at the scene of a serious collision on the A478 near Llandissilio in Pembrokeshire.

The incident was reported to police at 8.35am, and the ambulance and fire services also attended.

“The collision involved a motorcar and a bus carrying school children.

“Sadly the driver of the motorcar died at the scene. Next of kin have been advised and are being supported by specialist officers.

“A number of children received minor injuries with two taken to hospital by ambulance with what are described as minor injuries.

“The road is currently closed while investigations continue.”