Town centre sealed off as multi-agency response continues
A MAJOR emergency response is underway in the centre of Haverfordwest after reports of a person in the River Cleddau.
Multiple police units, fire crews and ambulance teams were called to the scene shortly before 11:00am on Tuesday (Mar 17), with large parts of the town centre sealed off.
The Herald understands that access across both the Old Bridge and the nearby pedestrian bridge has been restricted while emergency services deal with the incident.
A witness at the scene told The Herald that he was among several members of the public who contacted emergency services after spotting a ‘body in the water’.
He said that a significant response followed, including several police vehicles, multiple fire engines, and a specialist water rescue unit.
A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) was also deployed on the river as part of the operation.
An ambulance is also in attendance.
Emergency services remain at the scene and the situation is ongoing.
There has been no official confirmation from Dyfed-Powys Police at this stage regarding the nature of the incident.
