Three teens die in horror crash between bus and car as two remain critical

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Three teenagers have died and two men are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horror crash involving a bus and a car.Police were called to a collision on Elwyn Street in Coedely, south Wales, at around 7pm on Monday, December 11.In a statement released by South Wales Police it was announced that three men, two aged 18 and one aged 19, were declared dead at the scene.Two further men, aged 18 and 19, were taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff with life threatening injuries, Wales Online reports.

Two other people were also treated for minor injuries. The road has remained closed while investigations into the collision continue.Superintendent Esyr Jones of South Wales Police said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.

Trained family liaison officers are supporting the families at what must be an extremely difficult time for them.”Anyone who witnessed the collision or the manner in which either vehicle was being driven prior to the collision is asked to contact South Wales Police.

In addition, anyone with any dash cam or mobile phone footage or who was witness to the collision is asked to contact us quoting reference 2300420639.The Welsh Ambulance Service said the incident happened at around 7pm and involved a head-on collision.Alex Davies-Jones, MP for Pontypridd, thanked all the emergency services, first responders and members of the public who tried to help at the scene.She said: "Utterly devastating news coming from our community this morning.