Aberfan ‘major incident’ latest as police rush to scene of ‘serious assault’ | UK | News

Several schools and childcare centres have been forced to lock down after a « major incident » took place.

Armed police, a helicopter and ambulances rushed to the scene just after 9am this morning.

MS for Merthyr Tydfil, Dawn Bowden issued a statement on social media that said: “I am aware of a serious incident in Aberfan this morning. I have spoken to the Police and will await further information from them.

“However, please take advice given by the Police who will be grateful for your co-operation while this incident is dealt with. Thank you.”

The Welsh Ambulance Service said: « We were called today at approximately 9.10am, to reports of an incident in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil.

« We sent one emergency ambulance, one air ambulance and one Cymru High Acuity Response unit to the scene where advanced critical care support was delivered by the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service.

« We conveyed one patient by road to University Hospital Of Wales, Cardiff for further treatment. »

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