### Young Child Struck by Car Outside Newtown Primary School
A young boy was rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside St Michael’s Primary School in Newtown, Powys. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, leading to the temporary closure of the A489 road near the Kerry Lamb pub as emergency services responded to the scene.
The collision took place shortly before 5pm, at a busy time as schoolchildren would likely have been leaving the premises. According to official reports from Dyfed-Powys Police, the incident involved a pedestrian and a car. Witnesses present in the area stated that the boy was conscious following the accident, and authorities quickly began taking statements to piece together the circumstances.
Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service arrived rapidly, joined by officers who secured the area for investigation. The boy was conveyed to hospital for further checks. Medical staff assessed his injuries, reporting that while precautionary treatment was necessary, the harm suffered was not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
The presence of emergency services and the need for a careful investigation meant the A489 remained closed for nearly two and a half hours. Police advised motorists to seek alternative routes and avoid the vicinity to allow responders to complete their work safely and efficiently. Traffic in the area was necessarily re-routed, leading to delays for commuters and parents collecting children from the nearby school.
In public statements disseminated via social media and local news outlets, Dyfed-Powys Police urged the community to be patient as they cleared the incident. “The road is currently closed due to a collision. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey,” they said in a Facebook post just after the accident occurred. Updates were provided until the route was reopened shortly before 7.30pm.
No further details about the driver involved have been released at this time, nor have any statements been made about potential charges. Investigators are likely reviewing CCTV footage of the area and relying on accounts from those who were present to determine precisely how the collision happened.
The stretch of road in question, positioned between a busy school and a popular local pub, regularly sees congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times. Local residents have previously raised concerns about traffic speeds and pedestrian safety in this area, prompting calls for improved crossing facilities and traffic calming measures.
While the boy’s injuries were thankfully not catastrophic, the incident will reignite conversations about road safety in communities across Powys and beyond. It serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance from both drivers and pedestrians, especially outside schools where young children may be less aware of the dangers posed by passing traffic.
As the police investigation continues, local authorities and parents will no doubt be evaluating what more can be done to ensure the safety of children during busy periods. Further updates are expected in the coming days as more information becomes available regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision, and any new measures that may be proposed to prevent a recurrence of such an event.
Community members are encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist investigators, and to continue practising caution in and around school zones, particularly during peak hours. The town of Newtown has rallied around the child and his family, wishing him a swift and complete recovery.