A young child died in the crash that closed the main A40 for several hours on Saturday evening, police have confirmed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Police are appealing for information following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 7.50pm on Saturday 27th October 2018 on the A40 west of Carmarthen.

"Sadly a four-year-old child died following the collision.

"The vehicles involved were a blue Nissan Micra and a black Skoda Fabia.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Carmarthen Police on 101.”