AN ELDERLY man died in a road traffic collision, police have confirmed.

An appeal for witnesses has been made by Dyfed-Powys Police after the fatal collision which occurred at around 4.30pm on Saturday, 17 August on the A483 at Ardleen, Welshpool.

Three vehicles were involved – a blue Ford Fusion, a black Vauxhall Astra and a Morrisons lorry. A 77-year-old man sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Several casualties were also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone travelling along this road at the time of the collision who has dashcam footage, or saw the collision or the vehicles involved, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

Information can be reported either online at: http://bit.ly/DPPReportOnline, by email at: contactcentre@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20190817-236