Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision yesterday (Thursday) where a cyclist tragically died at the scene.

The A40 between Carmarthen and St Clears was closed for several hours following the tragedy, after police officers responded to the fatal collision involving a cyclist and a van on the westbound dual carriageway near Bancyfelin at around 6.40 pm on Thursday evening ( February 25).

“Tragically the female cyclist died at the scene - our thoughts are with her family at this time, and specialist support has been made available,” said a spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police.

“The driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and is currently in police custody.”

Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing, and any witnesses are asked to come forward.

If you saw the incident and have not yet spoken with police, if you might have seen the cyclist or van involved prior to the collision, or have dash cam footage, please contact the Serious Collision Unit as soon as possible, either online: http://orlo.uk/d10jq; via email: [email protected], or by calling: 101