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Outpouring of concern for injured motorcyclist

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January 02, 2026

A CHARITY has thanked people for their kind messages after one of their motorcyclists was seriously injured.

- RUTH MOSALSKI

A Blood Bikes Wales volunteer was left in a critical condition after a crash on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on the A48 near the village of Llanddarog in Carmarthenshire shortly before 6pm.

Dyfed-Powys Police have appealed for witnesses following the crash, which occurred on the westbound carriageway between the botanical gardens turning and Llanddarog junction and involved a black Audi A3 and a Honda 750 liveried Blood Bike.

Blood Bikes Wales is a charity that supports the NHS by transporting blood donations across the nation. All of its riders are volunteers.

The driver of the Audi, a 26-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving, police said.

Blood Bikes Wales shared an update on Facebook which said: "Thank you for your support.

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