Family of man killed in Cleddau Bridge bus crash pay emotional tribute

The family of a man who died following a collision involving a bus near the Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock, on Tuesday say he was “loved by all who met and knew him”.

Kit Peters
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Mathew Chapman
Mathew Chapman (Image: Family photo)

Mathew Chapman, aged 32, who was driving the car, died at the scene of the collision.

Mr Chapman, who was originally from the Dunstable area, had been living in Pembrokeshire in recent years.

His family has issued a statement to say: “Matt is a much-loved Son, Brother, Fiancé, Grandson and friend to many.

“He was loved by all who met and knew him.

“We are all shocked and devastated, and would ask for privacy at this time to try and come to terms with what has happened.”

The family is being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the coach sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Dyfed Powys Police say that officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

They are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

The coach involved in the accident was carrying holiday makers from the Cumbria area. Twenty four coach passengers were taken to hospital after the crash, however all have since been discharged.

(Lead image: Family Photo / Dyfed Powys Police)

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Kit Peters

Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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