Powys A483 crash near Welshpool: Woman, 83, dies

The crash took place on a stretch commonly known as Moors Length

An 83-year-old woman has died after a five-car crash on the A483 in Powys.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the collision occurred just north of Welshpool at about 14:50 GMT on Friday, leaving the road closed for several hours.

The woman, who was hurt in the crash, died at the scene. Her family have been informed and are receiving specialist support.

Another casualty was taken to hospital but their condition is not believed to be serious.

Earlier on Friday, a two-vehicle crash on the A470, between Church Street in Rhayader and the Llangurig roundabout, left the road shut between 12:00 and about 17:30.