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Last Updated: Saturday, 5 June, 2004, 10:49 GMT 11:49 UK
Three die after city crash
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Police sealed off Swansea's Fabian Way following the crash
Three people have been killed and five injured following a crash involving a minibus carrying wedding guests.

The minibus was returning from a wedding party just after 0100 BST on Saturday when was involved in a crash with two other vehicles in Swansea.

Two men, aged 24 and 19, who were travelling in the minibus, died at the scene and a 19-year-old woman passenger was later pronounced dead at Morriston hospital. A woman is also being treated at the hospital for serious chest and pelvic injuries.

South Wales Police said the remaining passengers were treated for minor injuries.

Officers said two cars were travelling out of the city centre along Fabian Way in the direction of the M4 when they collided with the minibus.

The minibus was turning across Fabian Way towards the St Thomas area of Swansea.

Two men, aged 27 and 18, who were helping police with inquiries have been released on bail.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Fabian Way - the dual carriageway which links the M4 motorway to Swansea - was closed for five hours following the crash.




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